The D.C. United Under-16 academy team competed in the Generation adidas Cup in Philadelphia from October 7-10. The Generation adidas Cup, one of the premier competitive youth soccer tournaments in North America, had 19 MLS Under-17 teams (players born on or after Jan. 1, 2000) in action at the Philadelphia Union's Talen Energy Stadium.
The 10th edition kicked off with regional qualifying featuring MLS teams split across three different regions (East, Central, West). Qualifying matches in each region took place over 2016 Columbus Day weekend and 2017 President's Day weekend (win = 3pts, PK shootout win = 2pts, PK shootout loss = 1pt, loss = 0pts).
The D.C. United U-16's lost their opening two matches falling 2-1 to Orlando City SC on October 7th and 4-1 to MLS newcomers, Atlanta United on October 8. The U-17's won their final match 3-0 against Eastern Conference rivals New England on October 10.
The top teams from each group advance to face international competition in the 2017 Generation adidas Cup Finals at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas from April 7 to April 15, 2017.
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Time</strong> |
<strong>Opponent</strong> |
<strong>Score</strong> |
<strong>Result</strong> |
Oct. 7, 2016 |
12 PM |
Orlando City SC |
2-1 |
Loss |
Oct. 8, 2016 |
2 PM |
Atlanta United |
4-1 |
Loss |
Oct. 10, 2016 |
11 AM |
New England Revolution |
3-0 |
Win |
