The Sounders FC Academy is off to Denver, Colo., for the first round of qualifying in the Generation Adidas Cup. The annual showcase serves as the premier tournament for MLS U-16 Academy teams.
After two rounds of qualifying – the first in October and the second in February – the six MLS sides with the best records will advance to the Championship Division in March, where they are paired with six top international Academy squads. The remaining MLS teams qualify for the Premier Division where they will also square off against youth teams from some of the most storied clubs in the world.