The Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy, champion and runner-up at the 2024 Generation adidas Cup, will meet in Friday’s semifinals in the under-17 division at the MLS Next Cup playoffs in Nashville.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.