Philadelphia Union Academy learned on Tuesday afternoon that it the U15s will face off against Arsenal F.C. in the Round of 16 of the 2023 Generation adidas Cup. The match will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
The U15s swept their Group Stage contests to earn the matchup against the Premier League side with tenacious defense to shutout all three opponents. Head Coach Henry Apaloo's side opened their tournament run with a 2-0 victory against Inter Miami CF behind goals from Anisse Saidi and Jordan Griffin. The Boys in Blue followed up the performance with another 2-0 win this time against Sporting Kansas City behind goals from Nehan Hasan and Gabriel Weesh. The group finale went the full distance against Spanish side Valencia C.F., with the Union taking the victory behiind a 4-3 win from the penalty spot.
Henry Apaloo's side faced a tough challenge in their Group 6 finale, taking on a Valencia C.F. side that had momentum of their own after a 4-1 victory against Inter Miami CF the previous day. The sides would showcase great defensive talent, limiting each offense to just a handful of scoring chances where each starting keeper would prevent a goal.
When the final whistle rang out, the match remained scoreless with kicks from the penalty spot determining who would take the victory and all three points. Both sides traded goals in the early rounds and as the pressure intensified, the Union stayed calm and collected to earn a 4-3 victory and claim the top spot in the group.
Kick off between the two Academy powers is set for 10 a.m. ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
