Reigning champions US Women and Bumpy Pitch FC announced as the first entrants in the TST 2026 women’s and men’s fields

The Soccer Tournament (TST), the 7v7 world soccer festival offering equal $1 million prizes for both its men’s and women’s events, announced today that two-time champions US Women will return to compete in the 2026 event at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.

US Women will once again be led by U.S. Women’s National Team legend Heather O’Reilly, a 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and three-time Olympic gold medalist who was inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame last week.

“TST has proven to be one of the best weeks of the year,” said Heather O’Reilly. “It has provided a chance to play and compete for something meaningful, but above all it gives us a chance to get a special group of people together again. It certainly will not be easy, but we are going for the three-peat!”

US Women have captured both TST women’s titles since the tournament launched in 2024, earning a combined $2 million in prize winnings. Previous US Women rosters have featured icons such as Ali Krieger and Carli Lloyd, alongside standout current talent from the University of North Carolina women’s soccer program.

Full player announcements for US Women’s 2026 TST squad will be made at a later date via official team and TST social media accounts.  

Reigning men’s champions Bumpy Pitch FC has also been announced as the first team to enter the TST 2026 men’s field. Organized by Bumpy Pitch, a Los Angeles-based creative brand merging soccer, fashion, music, and art, the squad will once again feature top talent from the MASL, South America, and beyond as they seek back-to-back $1 million titles. 

Additional news such as dates and participants will be announced in the coming months.

Earlier this month, The Town of Cary and TST announced a new long-term agreement that will keep the world’s premier 7v7 soccer festival at WakeMed Soccer Park through 2029. The partnership is supported by a grant from the NC Department of Commerce Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund, recognizing TST’s impact in driving visitors, driving local spending, and showcasing North Carolina on the global stage. 

Fans can stay up to date on all announcements and ticket information by joining the 2026 TST waitlist at https://tst7v7.com/tickets/waitlist/.