Three MLS teams - FC Dallas, New York City FC, and Toronto FC - will compete in the Gordon Jago Super Group at the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup's 40th Anniversary Tournament this April.

FC Dallas logo (FC Dallas / FCD Communications)

FC Dallas is the only MLS academy team and just the 2nd US team to hoist the iconic Super Group "Boot and Ball" championship trophy. FC Dallas accomplished the feat in 2017, spearheaded by the attack of Paxton Pomykal and Jesus Ferreira, both of whom may play a big role in the FIFA U-20 World Cup this summer for the United States along with their teammate Brandon Servania. FC Dallas' new wave of academy talent is looking to improve upon last year's Dallas Cup appearance where they failed to advance from the group stage.

New York City FC (New York City FC / NYCFC)

New to the Dallas Cup is New York City FC. This past summer, NYC FC was crowned the 2017/2018 US Soccer Development Academy U18/U19 national champions. The academy's success has rolled into the 2018/2019 USSDA campaign, as they currently sit in first place of the Northeast Division thanks to a prolific attack scoring 44 goals in just 13 games played.

Toronto FC (TFC / Toronto FC)

The Dallas Cup's 40th Anniversary tournament will mark Toronto FC's fourth Super Group appearance since debuting at the Dallas Cup in 2013. TFC hopes to improve upon their previous appearances and become the first Canadian champion across all age groups since 1988. Current academy standout Ayo Akinola was recently announced as part of the U20 USMNT January camp in preparation for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The MLS trio joins previously announced Premier League sides, Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC, as well as defending Super Group champion Tigres in the 2019 Gordon Jago Super Group.

The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup is the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in the United States. Consisting of age groups from U13 to U19, Dallas Cup averages more than 100,000 spectators during tournament week. Since its inception in 1980, Dallas Cup has hosted teams and referees from across 47 states, six continents and more than 100 countries.