Villa confirmed for World Sevens London Tournament
Aston Villa Women have confirmed they will take part in the upcoming World Sevens Football tournament in London.
They join Manchester United Women as the only teams announced so far, with six more clubs yet to be confirmed.
The tournament will run from May 28 to 30 at the Gtech Community Stadium and will feature a 7v7 format, with shorter matches played on a reduced pitch.
A total of eight teams are expected to compete, with further announcements on participants and broadcast details still to come.
Speaking on the competition, Villa managing director Maggie Murphy said:
“We’re delighted to be part of the upcoming World Sevens Football competition.”
“Innovative formats like this bring a different kind of energy to the game, and we’re excited to see how it unfolds.”
“It will be an engaging and fun experience – not only for the fans, but also for our players and staff.”
“It’s a great opportunity to be part of something a little different in the women’s game, and we’re looking forward to it.”
The competition will also include a $1.5 million prize pool, adding further attention to a format designed to bring a different style of play to the women’s game.
