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MLS Announces 2011 Generation adidas Tour


NEW YORK (Dec. 2, 2011) – Major League Soccer today announced the itinerary and roster of players that will travel to the Netherlands for this year’s Generation adidas tour. The 18 emerging stars, representing 12 different MLS clubs, will train at the world-renowned Ajax Academy in Amsterdam and compete in friendly matches against Ajax Reserves and Dutch second-division clubs FC Volendam and Almere City FC.

The tour itinerary and roster are below:

2011 Generation adidas Roster
Goalkeeper David Bingham San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeeper Zac MacMath Philadelphia Union
Defender Kevin Alston New England Revolution
Defender Conor Shanosky D.C. United
Defender Kofi Sarkodie Houston Dynamo
Defender Michael Tetteh Seattle Sounders FC
Defender Zarek Valentin Montreal Impact
Midfielder Dilly Duka Columbus Crew
Midfielder Sacir Hot New York Red Bulls
Midfielder Amobi Okugo Philadelphia Union
Midfielder Luis Gil Real Salt Lake
Midfielder Matt Kassel New York Red Bulls
Midfielder Jack McInerney Philadelphia Union
Midfielder Tony Tchani Columbus Crew
Forward Will Bruin Houston Dynamo
Forward Corey Hertzog New York Red Bulls
Forward Danny Mwanga Philadelphia Union
Forward Omar Salgado Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Sporting Kansas City Manager Peter Vermes and his staff will coach the Generation adidas team during the tour.

“This annual offseason tour is invaluable for young players, and we are excited to see this talented group come together in the Netherlands,” MLS Executive Vice President Todd Durbin said. “Our players’ development is enhanced by their exposure to legendary clubs like Ajax and the opportunity to compete against their peers in other countries.”

TOUR ITINERARY
Dec. 5 Generation adidas players depart for Amsterdam
Dec. 6 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Dec. 7 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Team to attend UEFA Champions League match – Ajax vs. Real Madrid
Dec. 8 Game 1: Generation adidas vs. Ajax Reserve team (Ajax Academy fields)
Dec. 9 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Dec. 10 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Attendance Eredivisie Match - AZ Alkmaar vs. De Graafschap
Dec. 11 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Dec. 12 Training (Ajax Academy fields)
Team to attend match: Ajax U23 vs. PSV U23
Dec. 13 Game 2: Generation adidas vs. FC Volendam (in Volendam)
Dec. 14 Game 3: Generation adidas vs. Almere City FC (in Almere)
Dec. 15 Generation adidas players depart for U.S.

www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/12/skc-staff-lead-generation-adidas-tour-netherlands

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Going Dutch

WATCH: Valentin is your guide as GA team trains at famed Ajax

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GA Video Blog - Amsterdam - Day 1

Montreal Impact defender Zarek Valentin covers the first day of the Generation Adidas trip to Amsterdam, including the team's training session at Ajax.

www.mlssoccer.com/video/2011/12/07/ga-video-blog-amsterdam-day-1

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adidas side falls to Ajax in first match of tour
Duka and Hertzog on the mark, but not enough to beat Dutch powerhouse's reserve side

AMSTERDAM — After two days of training and attending the Ajax-Real Madrid Champions League match at Amsterdam Arena, the Generation adidas team played their first match of their Netherlands trip on Thursday and came up just a little short. A pair of late goals gave the Ajax reserve side a 4-2 victory over the visiting MLSers.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/08/generation-adidas-side-falls-ajax-first-match-tour


Oh My, Omar!
WATCH: 'Caps youngster shines as GA take on Ajax reserves
www.mlssoccer.com/video/2011/12/08/highlights-ajax-4-2-generation-adidas

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Generation adidas squad holds on for win at Volendam
Duka, Bruin, Salgado score in 3-2 victory at Dutch 2nd-division side


VOLENDAM, Netherlands – In the second match of their Dutch tour, the Generation adidas squad broke through for victory on Tuesday, holding on for a hard-earned 3-2 victory at second-division side FC Volendam despite finishing the game with 10 men.

Dilly Duka, Will Bruin and Omar Salgado scored for the MLS side, and they ended up needing all three goals in a game that turned frantic in the final 15 minutes.

Five days after falling to Ajax’s reserves, the Gen adidas squad again got on the board first. Kevin Alston was brought down on the right side of the area in the eighth minute after a quick combination of passes sprung him free. Duka’s ensuing free kick swerved around the wall and past Volendam goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis for the young Columbus star’s second goal in as many games on the GA tour.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/13/generation-adidas-squad-holds-win-volendam

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Generation adidas falls 2-0 at Almere City in tour finale
Second-half onslaught goes for naught as GAs' slow start punished


ALMERE, Netherlands – Playing their second game in less than 24 hours, the Generation adidas squad concluded their tour of the Netherlands with a 2-0 loss on Wednesday to Dutch second-flight side Almere City FC.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/14/generation-adidas-falls-2-0-almere-city-tour-finale

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Kick Off:
Young stars put pen to paper on MLS contracts
Report: Top two draft prospects ink deals with league


According to FoxSoccer.com, the top two prospects of the upcoming MLS SuperDraft have put pen to paper on contracts. Highly touted Akron forward Darren Mattocks and Duke central defender Andrew Wenger, both potential No. 1 draft picks, have joined UC Santa Barbara forward Sam Garza as the first three underclassmen to sign Generation adidas deals

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/20/kick-young-stars-put-pen-paper-mls-contracts

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Andrew Wenger
Where will Duke's versatile star end up on the field in MLS?


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. Over the next week, MLSsoccer.com's college and youth expert Travis Clark will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/21/generation-adidas-5-things-know-about-andrew-wenger

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Sam Garza
A creative winger from UCSB: Meet the next Chris Pontius


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. This week, MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, reveals and analyzes the 2012 members of the GA class.

Today, we take a look at UC Santa Barbara forward/midfielder Sam Garza:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/22/generation-adidas-5-things-know-about-sam-garza

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Chandler Hoffman
UCLA star is a goalscorer, pure and simple. Meet the next Chris Wondolowski


h the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. Over the next week, MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class.

www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/news/article/2011/12/23/generation-adidas-five-things-know-about-chandler-hoffman

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Kelyn Rowe
UCLA star has versatility, and hails from Sounders country


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process.

Over the next week, MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/29/generation-adidas-5-things-know-about-kelyn-rowe

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Enzo Martinez
UNC playmaker brings ability to pull attacking strings to SuperDraft


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. Over the next week, MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class.

www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/news/article/2012/01/04/generation-adidas-five-things-know-about-enzo-martinez

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Tyler Polak
Creighton left back has ties to Chicago Fire and US youth set-up


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class.

In the latest edition, we take a look at Creighton left back Tyler Polak.


www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/01/05/generation-adidas-5-things-know-about-tyler-polak

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Generation adidas:
5 things to know about Dom Dwyer
Pacy English striker hit 16 goals for USF during 2011 season


With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft around the corner, the final additions to the draft class are being made through the Generation adidas process. MLSsoccer.com's college/youth expert, Travis Clark, will reveal and analyze the 2012 members of the GA class before the Combine starts on Friday.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/01/05/generation-adidas-5-things-know-about-dom-dwyer

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MLS unveils preliminary list of Generation adidas signings


Major League Soccer on Thursday unveiled its preliminary list of college underclassmen signings who have penned Generation adidas contracts with the league and will be eligible for selection in the 2013 SuperDraft on Jan. 17 at the NSCAA Convention in Indianapolis.

Defenders Walker Zimmerman (Furman) and Andrew Farrell (Louisville) join Mikey Lopez (University of North Carolina) and forward Jason Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) as the first set of players to join the league before exhausting their college eligibility. All four players will participate in the 2013 MLS Player Combine, which kicks off next Friday, Jan. 11.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/03/mls-unveils-preliminary-list-generation-adidas-signings

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Tack on another two to the list


The 2013 Generation adidas class – player signings involving college underclassmen – is now up to seven after the addition of forwards DeShorn Brown and Kekuta Manneh, which were announced by Major League Soccer on Thursday.

www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/01/10/mls-inks-two-more-players-2013-generation-adidas-deals