2024 Generation Adidas Cup: Format & International Teams

The 2024 Generation Adidas Cup is set to take center stage from March 30 to April 7 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

This year’s tournament will feature 80 youth teams. They are split into U-17 and U-15 divisions.

Every MLS Academy team and 49 clubs from 15 different countries will compete in the two age groups.

I’m excited to watch the brightest stars in the U.S. and the world compete against each other! Let’s get down to the details.

How Do I Watch the Games?

Most of us can’t make the tournament so your only shot of watching it is via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Existing Apple subscribers can get access for $12.99/mo or $79/season.

28 games will be televised including the championship matches in both age groups.

The broadcast games and times will be announced in the coming weeks.

What International Teams Are Competing in the Generations Cup?

The 2024 Generation Adidas Cup will see a record 19 different international clubs competing.

Some of these teams represent academy squads from the Premier League. Others have found a lot of success in their home country.

U-15 International Teams

The following international clubs will participate in the U-15 age group:

Arsenal FC (England)
Brøndby IF (Denmark)
KRC Genk (Belgium)
Manchester United FC (England)
CF Monterrey (Mexico)
Club Necaxa (Mexico)
FC Nordsjælland (Denmark)
Sporting Clube de Portugal (Portugal)
Toulouse FC (France)
Valencia CF (Spain)

U-17 International Teams

The following international clubs will take part in the U-17 age group:

Atlas FC (Mexico)
Atlético Nacional (Colombia)
AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands)
Flamengo (Brazil)
HNK Hajduk Split (Croatia)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (South Korea)
CF Monterrey (Mexico)
Club Necaxa (Mexico)
PSV (Netherlands)
River Plate (Argentina)

What is the Tournament Format?

The competition format for the 2024 Generation Adidas Cup is as follows:

40 teams, organized into 10 groups of four, will compete in each of the two age groups.
Group draws will be random, utilizing buckets categorized by division for MLS academies, while international clubs will be drawn randomly.
16 teams will advance to the single-elimination championship bracket, comprising the 10 group winners and the top-six second-place finishers.
The next-best 16 teams will enter a consolation bracket, with the final eight teams competing in consolation groups to provide more competitive matches.
All teams competing in the 2024 Generation adidas Cup are guaranteed to play seven 60-minute matches, comprised of two 30-minute halves.
The championship matches in both age groups will be 70-minute matches.
All contests that are tied at the end of regulation will go directly to a PK shootout. This makes it even more exciting!