The 2025 GA Cup: Liga MX Youth Academies Set to Compete

The 2025 Generation Adidas Cup continues to attract premier international talent, with North America’s representatives now confirmed.
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This year, Mexico’s youth development programs will feature prominently, as five Liga MX teams prepare to compete against global opposition at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from April 12-20.
The Liga MX delegation for this prestigious tournament includes:
🇲🇽 Club América U-16
🇲🇽 Club Necaxa U-18
🇲🇽 CF Monterrey U-18
🇲🇽 Santos Laguna U-16
🇲🇽 Deportivo Toluca FC U-16
Mexico’s Youth Development on the International Stage
Mexican clubs have established a significant reputation for player development, with institutions like Club América and Monterrey operating some of North America’s most respected youth systems. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna and Toluca continue to strengthen their credentials in producing promising talent.
Liga MX organizations have demonstrated consistent performance in international youth competitions, and this tournament represents a valuable opportunity for Mexico’s emerging players to demonstrate their capabilities on a global platform.
Competing against established academies from MLS, South America, Europe, and Asia will provide these players with the chance to establish themselves among elite company.