MLS cancels 2020 Generation adidas Cup due to COVID-19 pandemic

Major League Soccer has canceled this year’s Generation adidas Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced Thursday.

The tournament was slated to host 40 elite professional academies spanning 11 countries in U-17 and U-15 competitions at the Toyota Soccer Center at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas from April 4-11.

Full Statement:

Based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health authorities in consideration for the health and safety of the players, team staffs, and community, and in light of the new travel restrictions imposed by the United States government, Major League Soccer has canceled the Generation adidas Cup.