Don’t look now, but the San Jose Earthquakes U-16 Academy team is turning heads at the prestigious Generation adidas Cup in Dallas, Texas.
Featured in the tournament’s Premier Division, the Quakes finished atop Group C with an undefeated record, defeating MLS side Columbus Crew SC 1-0 on April 7, Liga MX power Chivas Guadalajara 1-0 on April 9 and preserving a 0-0 shutout against Orlando City SC on April 11.
Next up, head coach Paul Holocher and his side will face New York City FC Thursday afternoon in the tournament’s semifinal inside Toyota Stadium, the home of FC Dallas’ first team.