6 Days and $2 Million: The TST Takes Over Cary
Soccer isn’t just played 11 on 11, as this week a 7 on 7 tournament is taking place in Cary, North Carolina. The tournament kicked off on Wednesday and wraps up on Monday the 9th. After the tournament wraps up, $2 million will be given to the winners: $1 million to the winner of the men's bracket and $1 million to the women's bracket.
Looking at each bracket, the men’s side includes 48 teams. Some teams you may recognize made the trip to the Tarheel State, including Atletico Madrid, West Ham, and Borussia Dortmund among many others. Some familiar faces will be taking the pitch during the tournament ranging from well known professionals to soccer content creators. Diego Godin who had a long career in some of the top leagues in Europe is suiting up for Atletico Madrid while soccer youtubers Maqwell and Filippo Silva (who also goes by Tactical Manager) will be on the touchline for Tactical Manager SC. Every team is listed here, making it easy for you to pick a team to cheer for.
The women’s bracket includes 16 teams including a team composed of women that have represented the USWNT and Solo FC, a team that includes former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo. The home state is also represented in the women’s bracket with the NC Courage taking the pitch as they hope to take home the $1 million prize. If the Courage win, it will be another accolade for them to add to their trophy cabinet, one that includes two NWSL championships. With the defending champions, the U.S. Women and the NWSL champions in the bracket, there is no shortage of excitement on the women's side this year. The full list of women's teams is here so you can find a team and cheer them on as they battle for the prize.
If you can’t make it out to Cary, you can watch all the action on Youtube. The schedule is jam packed with action throughout the weekend so once you find your team, you can follow them along on their journey. However, if you can make it to Cary, there are plenty of activities for the whole family. Tickets can be purchased from the TST website so whether you’re watching the action in person or following along on Youtube, it looks like it will be a great tournament.
Best Tournament Moments So Far
Top 20 Goals from Men’s Group Play:
Wrexham Women Blow 4-0 Lead, Concede Biggest Comeback in Tournament History:
West Ham Mess Up Goalkeeper Sub, Lose in a 3v3 to Tenfifteen FC:
Cristian Borja Scores Brace Twice, Leading Two Bumpy Pitch FC Comeback Wins:
Paloma Lazaro Scores 5 Goals In First Two Games:
Junior Rosero Scores Bottom Left Corner Screamer, Gets a Hat Trick for AFC Bournemouth:
Sergio Aguero Scores a Brace, Including a Fabulous Free Kick and the Game Winner, to best Hashtag United:
Schedule this Evening:
Men’s Round of 32 Schedule (Featuring The CONCAFA SC with Pat McAfee vs. Socceroof and Nani FC vs. West Ham United)
Women’s Group Stage Round 3 Schedule (Featuring NC Courage vs. Bumpy Pitch FC; with a win against the group leaders and a Reunion City Dallas loss, the Courage advance to the quarterfinals)