Chicago Fire Academy U-17, U-15 teams begin Generation adidas Cup qualifying

The Chicago Fire Academy began their qualifying campaign for the Generation adidas Cup over the weekend, one of the premier competitive youth soccer tournaments in North America. The Academy's Under-17 and Under-15 teams were each drawn into Group B of their respective age groups to take on a selection of their MLS counterparts at the BMO Training Ground in Toronto, Ontario.

The Under-15 age group -- represented for the first time at this year's finals -- went unbeaten with two wins a draw (winning the penalty kick shootout) to finish second in Group B behind Toronto FC at the conclusion of the weekend. The Under-17s went 0-2-0 on the weekend and will look to bounce back in Group B when qualifying resumes in the Spring. Take a look at the full results and remaining qualifying schedule below and click here for results from Groups A and C.

The 12th edition of the tournament kicked off with regional qualifying featuring MLS teams split across three different groups (A, B, C). Qualifying matches will continue over 2019 President's Day weekend (win = 3pts, PK shootout win = 2pts, PK shootout loss = 1pt, loss = 0pts). The top two teams from each group, plus two wildcards, will advance to play in the Champions Division in the 2019 Generation adidas Cup Finals at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The remaining teams will compete in the Premier Division.

Under-17 Group B

Under-15 Group B