Major League Soccer announced the groups and schedule for the 2016 U-17 Generation adidas Cup Champions Division that kicks off on March 18 in Frisco, Texas.

The Kia Toronto FC Junior Academy team was placed in Group A and will take on FC Dallas (MLS, USA), Valencia CF (Spain), and the U-17 Mexican national team (FMF U17) in the group stage.

The Young Reds qualified for the Champions Division after finishing second in the east region qualifying stage.

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