Sporting Kansas City's U-14s and U-13s are gearing up for the Cronos Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico where they will have the opportunity to face some of Liga MX's top academies and compete for the cup in a week-long competition. 

The two youngest age groups in Sporting KC's academy will head south of the border on Sunday along with the FC Dallas U-14s and U-13s as the only two MLS Academies competing in the cup. Awaiting the MLS sides are four Liga MX Academies, Atlas FC, Chivas De Guadalajara, Toluca FC and Club Necaxa. 

Both the U-14s and U-13s will play five matches. They will play three group-stage matches, and either a first or second place finish in the group will earn them a spot in the semifinals. The consolation matches will take place at the same time as the semifinals and finals.

Sporting KC U-14 Cronos Cup Schedule

Sporting KC U-13 Cronos Cup Schedule

The tournament will give the U-14 and U-13 players a chance to play competitive soccer while immersing themselves in culture with daily excursions around Guadalajara.

The U-14s led by head coach Colby Childress and the U-13s guided by head coach Christian Duke wrap up the year with Cronos Cup before departing for winter break. They will return for the second half of the 2023-24 season in January with more tournaments and competitions on the schedule including the Easter Invitational in March and Patterson Cup in June. 

To keep up with the daily happenings in Mexico at Cronos Cup, fans can follow @SKCAcademy on Twitter and Instagram. For more information on everything going on in the Academy, head to SportingKCAcademy.com.