After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Generations Adidas Cup returned with U-15 and U-17 teams from around the world competing for the top spot. Atlanta United sent two talented squads to Texas who did not receive the same fanfare as other academies due to a perceived lack of individual star power but the Five Stripes were often some of the deepest and best-drilled squads in the tournament.
The U-17s played decently well, advancing from the group stage with a win over FC Cincinnati and draws against New England and Celtic of the Scottish Premier League.