The U15s fell to Seattle Sounders FC Wednesday morning, 2-1, in the Quarterfinal Round of the Championship Bracket of the Generation adidas Cup. Ryan Schlotterbeck scored for the Young Garys in the first half, but Seattle scored twice in the second to advance in the knockout competition. The U15s will play one Showcase match later this week to close out their participation in the GA Cup.
The U16s will look to advance in the Premier Bracket following their opening round win against Busan IPark Tuesday afternoon. The Young Garys will face Atlanta United FC at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.Â
Fans of the Young Garys can follow along with all of the Generation adidas Cup action through the club's official social media channels (@FCCincyAcademy | X and Instagram) and through the FC Cincinnati Academy website.
Match information, including scores and in-game updates, for all of this weekend's group stage games will be updated below.
Tuesday, March 31 - Championship Bracket, Match 1
U15s vs Red Bull New York (9:30 a.m. ET)
Starting XI: Ben Saunders, Djibriil Rivera, Pierce Bikoko, Cole Keenan, Isaiah Fowlkes, Hudson Cicala, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Grant Choi, Hassan Sakr, Gabe Jones, Adrian Maldonado
Bench: Niko Christidis, Mateo Anderson, Ali Divanovic, Orlando Hernandez, Gio Garcia, Graeme Martin, Braiden Kalonji, Lincoln Cicala, Jackson Feeney
20' UPDATE | No score through 20 minutes. Chances for both sides with Cincinnati having a look at goal most recently from a corner kick.
25' CHANCE | The Young Garys break pressure in their own half and advance play through midfield with two qick passes. Grant Choi plays a ball over the top to Adrian Maldonado who controls and take a shot, but pushes wide.
HALFTIME | Scoreless at the break.
36' CHANCE | A good move from the Young Garys to break into the Red Bull box and create an uncomfortable moment for the New York side. The chance is met with cheers from the Cincinnati U16 side, who is out in support this morning.
39' GOAL, CIN | The support pays off quickly as Cincinnati strike for the opening goal in the 39th minute. It is Hassan Sakr who makes it 1-0.
48' GOAL, CIN | And its two for the Young Garys. This time it is Choi who heads home from a corner.
50' SUB | Braiden Kalonji is Cincinnati's first sub of the match. He comes on for Sakr.
57' SUB | Jackson Feeney is on for the Young Garys. Gabe Jones comes off.
60' SUB | Graeme Martin comes on as a late sub for Adrian Maldonado.
FULLTIME | The U15s advance in the Championship Bracket with a 2-0 win against Red Bull New York. They will face Seattle Sounders tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m..
Tuesday, March 31 - Premier Bracket, Match 1
U16s vs Busan IPark (4:30 p.m. ET)​
Starting XI: Connor Dale, Oli Beabout, LJ Born, Alan Liff, Ali Sakr, Liam Albright, Josh Jimenez, Liam Beveridge, Dom Lester, Yehya Saif-al-Din, Josh Boney
Bench: Zach Crider, Sam Sullivan, Massi Arbani, Simon Morell, Adam Elaroui, Campbell Owens, Christian Hernandez, Kuita Harun, Renzo Johnson
21' GOAL, CIN | Liam Albright takes advantage of a mistake from IPark's goalkeeper. A blocked clearance from the keeper finds its way to Albright, who calmly pops one into the back of the net with the keeper out.
HALFTIME | The Young Garys head into the break up 1-0 courtesy of Albright's goal.
31' SUBS | Subs coming on to start the second half hour. Massi Arbani and Sam Sullivan come on for Albright and Liam Beveridge.
33' CHANCE | Early second half chance for the U16s as Ali Sakr starts the break into IPark's half. Dom Lester collects possession and taps forward to Josh Boney breaking into the box down the left wing. It's a footrace to the pass with Boney and the keeper meeting at the same time, and a save is made.
45' SUB | A change for the Young Garys. Adam Elaroui comes on for Josh Boney.
50' SUB |Â Renzo Johnson is on for Yehya Saif-al-Din.
57' SUB |Â Fresh legs for the Young Garys as Campbell Owens come on for Alan Liff.
59' GOAL, CIN | Renzo Johnson doubles the lead late to give the Young Garys a comfortable 2-0 lead with a minute to go.
60'+2 GOAL, CIN | And it is three for the U16s as Dom Lester puts his name on the scoresheet with a curling effort that finds the top right corner of goal.
FULLTIME | A late offensive surge and another strong defensive performance see the U16s advance in the Premier Bracket. It is three straight shutout performances for the Young Garys and the three goals mark a competition high.
Wednesday, April 1 - Championship Bracket, Match 2
U15s vs Seattle Sounders (9:30 a.m. ET)
Starting XI: Ben Saunders, Djibriil Rivera, Pierce Bikoko, Cole Keenan, Jackson Feeney, Hassan Sakr, Mateo Anderson, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Grant Choi, Gabe Jones, Adrian Maldonado
Bench: Niko Christidis, Gio Garcia, Ali Divanovic, Orlando Hernandez, Isaiah Fowlkes, Graeme Martin, Lincoln Cicala
4' CHANCE | An early chance for the Young Garys as the attack moves from left to right. Ryan Schlotterbeck plays centrally to Grant Choi who picks out Adrian Maldonado on the right. Maldonado has a close range effort saved.
9' GOAL, CIN | And it is Schlotterbeck who gets things started for the U15s this morning. The Young Garys break quickly after winning possession and finish the move for a 1-0 lead.
HALFTIME | The Young Garys capitalize on an early chance to take a 1-0 lead into the break. Sounders pressure towards the end of the half, but the U15s hold to keep Seattle from finding an equalizer.
42' SUB | Ali Divanovic comes on for Mateo Anderson for the Young Garys first sub.
48' CHANCE | Maldonado forces Seattle to give up possession with pressure high up the field. The forward wins possession and moves towards the box in a one on two situation. Maldonado gets a shot off, but it is blocked by a recovering Sounders defense.
51' GOAL, SEA | Seattle brings things level.
56' GOAL, SEA | Seattle takes a 2-1 lead.
58' SUB | Graeme Martin enters the match for Gabe Jones.
60'+1 SUB | Gio Garcia comes on for Choi.
60'+5 RED CARD | Seattle is shown a red card.
FULLTIME | Seattle advance past Cincinnati with a 2-1 win.
Wednesday, April 1 - Premier Bracket, Match 2
U16s vs Atlanta United (4:30 p.m. ET)
Starting XI: Connor Dale, Sam Sullivan, Oli Beabout, Alan Liff, Campbell Owens, Massi Arbani, Josh Jimenez, Ali Sakr, Dom Lester, Yehya Saif-al-Din, Adam Elaroui
Bench: Zach Crider, Liam Albright, Liam Beveridge, Josh Boney, Kuita Harun, Christian Hernandez, Renzo Johnson, Simon Morell
GROUP STAGE RESULTS
Friday, March 27 - Matchday 1 (Group Stage)
U15s vs CT United FC (WIN, 3-1)
Starting XI: Ben Saunders, Ali Divanovic, Pierce Bikoko, Cole Keenan, Isaiah Fowlkes, Hudson Cicala, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Hassan Sakr, Grant Choi, Gabe Jones, Adrian Maldonado
Bench: Niko Christidis, Mateo Anderson, Jackson Feeney, Orlando Hernandez, Gio Garcia, Graeme Martin, Braiden Kalonji, Lincoln Cicala, Djibriil Rivera
Scoring: CIN - Hassan Sakr 25', Gabe Jones 33', Grant Choi 54'
U16s vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC (LOSS, 1-0)
Starting XI: Connor Dale, Sam Sullivan, Oli Beabout, LJ Born, Simon Morell, Ali Sakr, Liam Albright, Josh Jimenez, Dom Lester, Josh Boney, Yehya Saif-al-Din
Bench: Zach Crider, Campbell Owens, Liam Beveridge, Massi Arbani, Adam Elaroui, Kuita Harun, Christian Hernandez, Alan Liff, Renzo Johnson
Saturday, March 28 - Matchday 2 (Group Stage)
U15s vs Nashville SC (WIN, 2-0)
Starting XI: Ben Saunders, Djibriil Rivera, Pierce Bikoko, Cole Keenan, Jackson Feeney, Hudson Cicala, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Hassan Sakr, Grant Choi, Gabe Jones, Adrian Maldonado
Bench: Niko Christidis, Mateo Anderson, Ali Divanovic, Orlando Hernandez, Gio Garcia, Graeme Martin, Braiden Kalonji, Lincoln Cicala, Isaiah Fowlkes
Scoring: CIN - Ryan Schlotterbeck 10', Gabe Jones 58'
U16s vs FC Dallas (DRAW, 0-0 (SOW))
Starting XI: Connor Dale, Sam Sullivan, Oli Beabout, LJ Born, Ali Sakr, Josh Jimenez, Massi Arbani, Dom Lester, Liam Beveridge, Josh Boney, Yehya Saif-al-Din
Bench: Zach Crider, Campbell Owens, Liam Albright, Adam Elaroui, Kuita Harun, Christian Hernandez, Alan Liff, Renzo Johnson, Simon Morell
Sunday, March 29 - Matchday 3 (Group Stage)
U15s vs Seongnam FC (DRAW, 2-2 (SOL))
Starting XI: Ben Saunders, Djibriil Rivera, Pierce Bikoko, Cole Keenan, Mateo Anderson, Hudson Cicala, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Gio Garcia, Hassan Sakr, Grant Choi, Gabe Jones
Bench: Niko Christidis, Adrian Maldonado, Ali Divanovic, Orlando Hernandez, Jackson Feeney, Graeme Martin, Braiden Kalonji, Lincoln Cicala, Isaiah Fowlkes
Scoring: CIN - Gio Garcia 4', Grant Choi 27'
U16s vs Nagoya Grampus (WIN, 1-0)
Starting XI:Â Connor Dale, Dom Lester, Oli Beabout, LJ Born, Campbell Owens, Liam Beveridge, Josh Jimenez, Liam Albright, Ali Sakr, Josh Boney, Kuita Harun
Bench: Zach Crider, Massi Arbani, Adam Elaroui, Christian Hernandez, Renzo Johnson, Alan Liff, Simon Morell, Yehya Saif-al-Din, Sam Sullivan
Scoring: CIN - Ali Sakr 51'
