Regional qualifying for the 2017-18 Generation adidas (GA) Cup is off and running, with the first matches held Oct. 6-9 at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Mo. The Timbers U-17 Academy opened qualifying with a perfect 3-0-0 record and returned home to the Rose City in first place in the West Region.
The Timbers Academy earned wins against the LA Galaxy Academy, San Jose Earthquakes Academy and Seattle Sounders FC Academy. Rian Jamai led Portland goal-scorers with a pair of goals during GA Cup qualifying play, and is among five different players contributing goals.
Portland’s defense conceded just one goal over the three matches in Kansas City, with goalkeepers Kash Oladapo and Hunter Sulte each recording a shutout.