Wout Weghorst found himself out of the Manchester United side for the first team since his January arrival in midweek.
21.03.2023 - 14:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The next generation of Manchester United stars will be taking on some of the world's best in a top youth tournament next month.
United are sending a team to the States to play in the Generation Adidas Cup, alongside other Premier League sides and clubs from across the globe. The competition runs from April 1-9 and United, Arsenal and Chelsea are the English sides involved.
The London pair are in the Under-15 tournament with United competing in the Under-17 section at the IMG Academy in Florida. The likes of Boca Juniors and River Plate will be among the opponents as well as all 29 Major League Soccer teams.
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United are guaranteed to play seven matches with the competition having 10 groups of four before entering a round of 16 to decide the winners while those eliminated in the group will compete in a plate competition. Games are an hour long across two 30 minute halves.
“Generation Adidas Cup brings together an elite group of world-class youth talent from around the globe and provides an exceptionally competitive environment for participating MLS NEXT clubs,“ Fred Lipka, MLS vice president of player youth and development said. “Top-tier international competition is an important catalyst in the development of talent, and the 80 participating teams will provide an incredible opportunity for all involved.”
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Wout Weghorst found himself out of the Manchester United side for the first team since his January arrival in midweek.
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