With the MLS NEXT fall season complete, Philadelphia Union Academy now has its attention fully set on the league's first major event of the calendar with MLS NEXT Fest that will take place in California from December 6th to the 11th.
The U-18s, and U-16s will represent the Union Academy on the west where they will be tested with three matches apiece in the event.
The U-18s kick off the event with a trio of challenging contests that will see the two-time defending Generation adidas Cup winners take on FC Cincinnati, Real Salt Lake and LAFC. Meanwhile the unbeaten U-16s put their streak on the line as they'll face off against FC Dallas, Minnesota United and the Columbus Crew.
2024 MLS NEXT Fest Schedule
Date | Matchup | Kickoff Time (ET) |
December 6 | U-18 vs. FC Cincinnati | 3:30 PM |
December 7 | U-18 vs. Real Salt Lake | 3:30 PM |
December 8 | U-16 vs. FC Dallas | 1:15 PM |
December 9 | U-18 vs. LAFC | 3:30 PM |
December 10 | U-16 vs. Minnesota United | 1:15 PM |
December 11 | U-16 vs. Columbus Crew | 3:30 PM |
