Manchester City Women to take part in World Sevens | OneFootball

Manchester City Women will travel to Portugal this month to compete in the first-ever World Sevens Football (W7F) tournament.

Taking place at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra in Estoril, Portugal from 21 May to 23 May, City join seven other top-flight teams in the seven-a-side competition.

Beginning with a two-day group phase, a knockout stage and final will then determine the first-ever W7F champion on the third day of competition.

It means City could play up to five 30-minute games depending on progress, with the full line-up of eight teams confirmed as FC Rosengard, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Benfica and Manchester United.

Interim head coach Nick Cushing will lead a side made up from the first team playing squad, giving a blend of international experience and youth talent a chance to shine on a new stage.

Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjogran, said: “The tournament is an exciting new competition for the women’s game, and, as a Club that continually looks to blaze the trail, we are proud to be part of this milestone moment from the beginning.

“We look forward to bringing our players to Portugal.”

Adrian Jacob, Head of Football, W7F, added: “With these final four teams, we’ve assembled a line-up that reflects some of the very best of women’s football clubs renowned for their ambition, skill, and global fanbases.

“The W7F tournament will deliver a new kind of football: fast, fearless, and packed with world-class talent. Fans can expect every match to be a showcase of innovation and intensity. We can’t wait to see these teams light up Estoril and inspire the next generation of players and supporters.”

Kelley O’Hara, W7F Player Advisory Council member, continued: “It is so exciting to finally announce the final four teams joining our inaugural World Sevens Football tournament, kicking off in just a few short weeks.

“These top-tier clubs are setting the tone for what’s to come, and I can't wait to see their players take the pitch for what promises to be really supercharged and competitive football. Having them on board is a huge statement and the best part is we're just getting started!”