Needing a win to secure their spot into the Round of 16 at the 2025 Generation adidas Cup, Philadelphia Union Academy's U-16 was composed under the pressure as they defeated Liga MX heavyweight Club America, 2-0.
Tyler Gladstone provided the fireworks on Monday morning in Florida, scoring both goals for the Baby Snakes as they advanced to the next round of the prestigeous event. The defense kept its shutout streak alive as well, clamping down on the Mexican side to secure their second-straight shutout.
With the six points, the Union U-16s finished runners-up in their group to advance to the knockout round. Pedro Cavalcanti's side will have a day to recover after playing three games in three days before taking to the pitch on Wednesday morning to face off against Charlotte FC in the Round of 16.
