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Academy Recap: U-16s advance to Generation adidas Cup Finals

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Congratulations to the LA Galaxy U-16s!


This weekend, LA Galaxy U-16 competed in the The Generation adidas Cup, one of the premier competitive youth soccer tournaments in North America. The Academy U-16 team entered the regional qualifying weekend third in the West with a record of 2-0-1. 


The U-16s faced tough matchups versus the San Jose Earthquakes U-16, Colorado Rapids U-16, and the Seattle Sounders U-16. The Academy swept all three matchups landing the team first in the West region.


The U-16 team will now face international competition in the 2017 Generation adidas Cup Finals at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas from April 7 to April 15, 2017.


Check out the whole weekend's results below!


Saturday, February 18, 2017


LA Galaxy U-16  1-0  San Jose Earthquakes U-16


  • Goals: Alex Mendez

Sunday, February 19, 2017


LA Galaxy U-16  2-0  Colorado Rapids U-16


  • Goals: Arnold Castillo, Efrain Alvarez

Monday, February 20, 2017


LA Galaxy U-16  3-2  Seattle Sounders U-16