The eMLS Cup is up for grabs this week at PAX East in Boston. 19 player representing 19 teams will square off over 4 days of competition beginning on Thursday, April 5th.

Players will be divided into the 10 clubs in the Eastern Conference and nine in the Western Conference. Competitors will select their squad of 11 starting players, seven bench players and five reserve players. Each team must have three MLS players on the field at all times, including two players from the club that they represent.

The preliminary rounds begin on Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6 at the eMLS HQ, with knockout rounds on April 7 and the Conference Championships and eMLS Cup Final on April 8. Saturday and Sunday's matches will be held on the PAX Arena main stage and livestreamed on Twitch.

Orlando City signed Abe Valbuena in February to represent Orlando City at eMLS Cup. Valbuena qualified for the FIFA Ultimate Team Champions in 2017 and competed as one of the 32 best players in North America.

“I’m excited to represent Orlando City. When I first heard that the Club was joining eMLS I was excited to represent a Florida team,” said Valbuena, who is originally from Venezuela but lives in Miami. “I’m really excited to represent this Club and to do my best.”

Follow Orlando City social media channels for behind-the-scenes access of eMLS cup all week long. Orlando Health is Orlando City's presenting sponsor for eMLS.