The Seattle Sounders FC Academy U-16 squad is headed to Frisco, Texas, for the knockout stage of the 2016-17 edition of Generation adidas Cup, which begins on Friday. The premier showcase for MLS Academy U-17 sides in the country, the young Sounders will square off against New York City FC, Saprissa (Costa Rica) and Pumas UNAM (Mexico).
Since GA Cup serves as a showcase for the future stars of Major League Soccer, the Academy staff has used this year’s edition as an opportunity to promote, and ultimately accelerate the development of, the youngest players in the system with the highest ceilings.