The Generation adidas Cup, one of the premier competitive youth soccer tournaments in North America, returned with 19 MLS Under-17 teams in action (players born on or after Jan. 1, 2001).
The 11th edition kicked off with regional qualifying featuring MLS teams split across three different regions (East, Central, West). Qualifying matches in each region will take place over 2017 Columbus Day weekend and 2018 President's Day weekend (win = 3pts, PK shootout win = 2pts, PK shootout loss = 1pt, loss = 0pts).
The top teams from each group will advance to face international competition in the 2018 Generation adidas Cup Finals at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
The Boys' LA Galaxy Academy U-17's wrapped up the first round of regional qualifying on Monday, October 9 with a 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. The Galaxy defeated Seattle Sounders FC on October 7 in penalties after opening the tournament with a 3-1 loss to the Portland Timbers. They currently hold 2 points and a 0-2-1 record.
Boys' LA Galaxy Academy U-17's in action against Seattle Sounders by LA Galaxy on Exposure
