St. Louis CITY SC's U16 beat Bayern Munich in Generation adidas Cup, pull off major upset
The MLS side’s U16 side beat FC Bayern Munich's youth side in a thrilling penalty shootout
St. Louis City SC U16s beat FC Bayern Munich on penalties
Match showcases talent in American soccer academies
Victory puts St. Louis into the knockout stages of tournament
WHAT HAPPENED
In a tense Group E encounter at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, St. Louis CITY SC's U16 team held their nerve to overcome FC Bayern Munich's youth side in a penalty shootout after a closely contested match ended in a draw.
The American side displayed composure to outlast their prestigious German opponents in the shootout, securing a memorable victory.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Generation adidas Cup brings together 80 of the world's top academies, representing 14 countries across four continents. St. Louis CITY SC's performance in this tournament, particularly their victory over FC Bayern Munich, highlights the potential of MLS academies.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
With the victory, St. Louis CITY SC U16s positioned themselves strongly in Group E of the Generation adidas Cup. The knockout phase begins soon at the IMG Academy with the likes of San Jose Earthquakes, Charlotte FC, Austin FC and more having made the cut.