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U.S. Soccer Federation Partners with The Soccer Tournament to Promote 7‑on‑7 Format
The U.S. Soccer Federation has entered into a multi‑year strategic partnership with The Soccer Tournament (TST), an annual seven‑a‑side competition, to foster growth of alternative soccer formats in the United States. TST, which debuted in 2023, fields 48 men's teams and 16 women's teams battling for a $1 million winner‑take‑all prize (si.com). This alliance underscores national efforts to expand exposure and participation in soccer through innovative, fast‑paced tournament structures that offer new pathways for engagement (si.com).While not specific to the Gridiron 7v7 Football program, such developments in seven‑a‑side soccer may hold relevance for local clubs like Gridiron 7v7 Football in Keller, as the rising profile of compact‑sided competitions could bolster interest and participation in regional programs.