In the Generation adidas Cup, the Union U-16s went to Harrison, New Jersey, and returned with another point after forcing a 3-3 draw against New York Red Bulls U-16s. Forward Daniel Bloyou netted a hat-trick after the Red Bulls jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Qualifying will pick back up over President’s Day weekend in 2017.
In the NCAA Division I soccer tournament, three teams with Union academy products made it through to the quarterfinal round. Joey DeZart and the second-seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2-1, and will face Virginia Tech on December 3.