The Sporting Kansas City Academy U-15s and U-17s kicked off their 2019-20 Generation adidas Cup qualifying campaigns on Friday at Swope Soccer Village, earning dissimilar results on the opening matchday of an elite youth tournament featuring MLS academy clubs from across the United States and Canada.
The U-15s claimed a 1-0 triumph over LA Galaxy behind Manuel Romero’s 19th-minute winner, while the U-17s took a 2-0 loss to the Galaxy after conceding goals in either half.
U-15s grind out 1-0 win
Sporting had their first clear opportunity in the 16th minute when the side’s high press caused a turnover in the back from the Galaxy, but Braxton Arpachinda dragged his shot narrowly wide of goal with LA scrambling back.