The FC Cincinnati Academy opened up Generation adidas Cup play Friday morning at IMG Academy with the U15s earning a 3-1 win over CT United FC. Hassan Sakr, Gabe Jones and Grant Choi all scored for the Young Garys to earn three points in the first match of group stage play.
The U16s face Vancouver Whitecaps FC Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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.
Friday, March 27 - Matchday 1 (Group Stage)
U15s vs CT United FC (9 a.m. ET)
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, Djibril Rivera
13' CHANCE | Cole Keenan plays a long ball up to Adrian Maldonado, who finds space in behind the CT United defense. CT United recover to clear the danger inside their own box in the first moment of attack for the Young Garys.
25' GOAL, CIN | The Youing Garys take a late first half lead through a Hassan Sakr goal.
HALFTIME | The opening 30 minutes comes to a close with Sakr's goal the difference at the half.
33' GOAL, CIN | Gabe Jones doubles the lead for the Young Garys straight out of halftime. A long run through the CT United half ends with a composed finish from Jones inside the box.
37' GOAL, CTU | CT United find their first goal of the tournament off a headed effort from a corner kick.
49' CHANCE | An indirect free kick for the Young Garys goes off the left post, as Maldanado strikes from inside the area.
50' SUBS | Jackson Feeney and Djibril Rivera come as second half subs. Isaiah Fowlkes and Jones depart.
54' GOAL, CIN | Grant Choi makes it three for Cincinnati after pouncing on a second chance opportunity following a save from CT United.
57' SUBS | Gio Garcia and Mateo Anderson come on for Choi and Cole Keenan.
FULLTIME | The U15s earn their first win of the competition, defeating CT United 3-1.
U16s vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC (4:30 p.m. ET)
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 El Aroui, Kuita Harun, Christian Hernandez, Alan Liff, Renzo Johnson
20' UPDATE | Scoreless through the opening 20 minutes of the first half. The Young Garys controling much of the attacking play, but continue to search for a way to break down the Vancouver backline.
Saturday, March 28 - Matchday 2 (Group Stage)
U15s vs Nashville SC (9 a.m. ET)
U16s vs FC Dallas (4:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, March 29 - Matchday 3 (Group Stage)
U15s vs Seongnam FC (9:30 a.m. ET)
U16s vs Nagoya Grampus (5 p.m. ET)
To be determined (Knockout Stage/Showcase)
