The New York City FC Academy U17 team advances to the knockout round of Generation adidas Cup tournament in Frisco, TX, after finishing second in Group E with six points after three games.
On Sunday, April 10, NYCFC U17 defeated Vancouver Whitecaps U17 by the score of 2-1 behind a brace from Francesco Di Ponzio. The following day, NYCFC U17 shut out New Jersey Red Bulls U17 by the score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Carlo Brown and Jeffrey Vanegas—it avenges their 2-3 loss to the Red Bulls in March.