The 2022 MLS NEXT Flex event kicks off on Friday, Dec. 2 in Indio, California.

A combination showcase and Generation adidas Cup qualifying event, Under-13 through Under-19 teams are set to battle it out. On Friday, the U17 sides begin the Generation adidas Cup matchups between MLS academy sides, while U19 and U17 teams will play showcase games.

Below is a rundown of the U17 Generation adidas Cup qualifying groups, and players to watch in the U17 and U19 age groups.

Generation adidas Cup Qualifying

Group A: CF Montreal, Columbus Crew, Portland Timbers, Inter Miami

Group B: New York Red Bulls, FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC, Real Salt Lake

Group C: Colorado Rapids, DC United, Minnesota United FC, Charlotte FC

Group D: Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, New England Revolution

Group E: FC Dallas, St. Louis City SC, LA Galaxy, Toronto FC

Group F: Orlando City SC, Austin FC, Philadelphia Union, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC

Group G: Strikers FC, Los Angeles FC, New York City FC, Atlanta United FC, Sporting Kansas City