The first round matchups for The Soccer Tournament have been announced, and there are some exciting games to look forward to. Burnley co-owner and NFL legend J.J. Watt’s Burnley squad will face off against former NFL punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee’s Concafa SC team. The tournament, which is a 7-on-7, $1 million, winner-take-all event, is set to take place from June 5-10 in Cary, North Carolina. The matches will be broadcast by ESPN+.
The competition brackets for The Soccer Tournament were revealed on Tuesday, with the men’s bracket featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. On the other hand, the women’s bracket consists of eight teams split into two groups of four. Both tournaments will be competing for a $1 million, winner-take-all prize. It’s a diverse lineup with a mix of former NFL players, soccer legends, and current stars all coming together for an exciting event.
The women’s tournament will feature US Women, a team led by former United States teammates Ali Krieger and Heather O’Reilly. They will be facing off against the Wrexham Red Dragons on June 8, a team that boasts several first-team players including Rosie Hughes. Kealia Watt’s Burnley side will be taking on NC Courage, a team captained by Watt’s former Houston Dash teammate and USWNT member Jessica McDonald. In addition, Formiga, the most capped player in Brazilian national team history, will be leading the new USL Super League side Tampa Bay Sun FC into action.
Former NFL player Chad Johnson will be returning to the Nati SC team for a second summer, after representing FC Cincinnati’s alumni team in last year’s inaugural TST. Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will also be going head-to-head in the tournament. The unique World Cup-style format and custom rules, which require every game to end on a goal, promise to make The Soccer Tournament an extraordinary event. TST CEO Jon Mugar expressed his excitement for the upcoming games in Cary, North Carolina.
Overall, The Soccer Tournament is shaping up to be a thrilling competition with a diverse mix of teams and players from different sports coming together to compete for the prestigious prize. The matchups are set to be intense and entertaining, with plenty of star power on display. It’s an event that soccer and sports fans alike won’t want to miss.
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