The FC Cincinnati Academy concluded play in the 2026 Generation adidas Cup Friday afternoon at IMG Academy. Both teams closed out play in Showcase competition with a pair of positive results, as the U15s earned a 1-0 win over Cedar Stars Academy Bergen while the U16s held VfL Wolfsburg scoreless - and won in a penalty shootout.
The U15s finished the competition with an overall record of 4-1-1 after finishing top of Group I and advancing to the Championship Bracket for the age group. The Young Garys picked up wins against CT United FC and Nashville SC in the group stage and defeated Red Bull New York in the Championship Round of 16.
The U16s were one of the best defensive teams at the competition, conceeding just once through six GA Cup matches. A goal against Vancouver Whitecaps FC marks the only goal the team has conceeded over the last 11 matches (all competitions). The U16s finished second in Group J and head back to Cincinnati with an overall record of 2-1-3. The team's two wins came against Busan IPark (3-0, Premier - R16) and Nagoya Grampus (1-0, Group Play).
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.​
SHOWCASE
Friday, April 3 - Showcase
U15s vs Cedar Stars Academy Bergen (WIN, 1-0)
Starting XI: Niko Christidis, Ali Divanovic, Orlando Hernandez, Cole Keenan, Isaiah Fowlkes, Braiden Kalonji, Hudson Cicala, Ryan Schlotterbeck, Gio Garcia, Grant Choi, Graeme Martin
Bench: Djibriil Rivera, Mateo Anderson, Jackson Feeney, Pierce Bikoko, Adrian Maldonado, Lincoln Cicala, Gabe Jones
Scoring: CIN - Graeme Martin 37'
Friday, April 3 - Showcase
U16s vs VfL Wolfsburg (0-0, (SOW))
Starting XI: Zach Crider, Dom Lester, Oli Beabout, LJ Born, Sam Sullivan, Liam Albright, Liam Beveridge, Renzo Johnson, Ali Sakr, Josh Boney, Yehya Saif-al-Din
Bench: Connor Dale, Adam Elaroui, Kuita Harun, Christian Hernandez, Josh Jimenez, Alan Liff, Campbell Owens
CHAMPIONSHIP/PREMIER BRACKET
Tuesday, March 31 - Championship Bracket, Round of 16
U15s vs Red Bull New York (WIN, 2-0)
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
Scoring: CIN - Hassan Sakr 39', Grant Choi 48'
Tuesday, March 31 - Premier Bracket, Round of 16
U16s vs Busan IPark (WIN, 3-0)​
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
Scoring: CIN - Liam Albright 21', Renzo Johnson 59', Dom Lester 60'+2
Wednesday, April 1 - Championship Bracket, Quarterfinals
U15s vs Seattle Sounders (LOSS, 2-1)
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
Scoring: CIN - Ryan Schlotterbeck 9'
Wednesday, April 1 - Premier Bracket, Quarterfinals
U16s vs Atlanta United (LOSS, 0-0 (SOL))
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'
