CHICAGO (Dec. 4, 2019) – The Chicago Fire FC sent a U-12 Pre-Academy and Fire Juniors Affiliate team to compete in the Generation Adidas Cup over Thanksgiving weekend.
Hosted by MLS in conjunction with Adidas, the GA Cup is an MLS-only event for academies and affiliates. The Fire Juniors Elite U-12 Boys’ team was coached by Kentucky Fire Juniors club coach Brock Hickam and was composed of players from six of the 11 Fire Juniors Affiliates. The team kicked off participation in the tournament with a 2-1 win against the Boise Timbers and 2-2 draw (4-3 win in penalty kicks) against Met Oval on the first game day.