New York City FC U17 were rewarded for outplaying Charlotte FC U17 in the 2022 Generation adidas Cup knockout round yesterday, advancing to the quarterfinals after a well-earned 1-0 win played under the blue skies of Frisco, TX.
Charlotte U17 might have been seeded higher after winning a group that included 2019 winner Seattle Sounders U17, but NYCFC U17 were the better side from the opening whistle. NYCFC U17 dominated possession, and their composure payed dividends when in the 17th minute defensive midfielder Mikhail Zaretser finished a cross played by Tyler Morck after a short corner.