The 2018 edition of the Generation adidas Cup is set to kick off on Friday, March 23.

With the competition broken up into two division, MLS Academy sides comprised of 2001s and younger will compete against some of the biggest youth sides in the world.

Eight MLS teams will compete in the Champions Division, lining up against the likes of Pachua, Monaco and Real Madrid (click here for complete schedule and brackets).

Here's a look at one player from each MLS side in the Champions Division to know -- though MLS has not confirmed rosters, so some players may or not make the trip.