The fourth edition of the Soccer Tournament opened its doors in Cary, North Carolina, bringing together teams from across the country for a week of competition that spans men’s, women’s and a brand‑new mixed division.
Defending champions and returning squads
Bumpy Pitch FC, the reigning champions, are back with a roster that includes Mitchell Cardenas and Leroy Enzugusi, while Kansas City II makes a return to the women’s bracket, promising fresh rivalries and a chance to defend their title.
Kansas City connections
Former Sporting Kansas City forward CJ Sapong is slated to play for Hope Solo’s Solo FC mixed side, joining a host of other Kansas City alumni such as Tomas Granitto, Zach Reget, Stefan Mijatovic, Chad Vandegriffe, Phillip Ejimadu, Sam Raben, Seo‑In Kim, Michael Lenis, Guerrero Pino, Rian Marques, Bryan Arellano, Brett St. Martin, Ryan Khedoo, Marcel Berry, Camden Riley, Mallory Weber, Kaylin Williams, Ashley Nick, Leonardo Acosta, Lauren Sesselmann, Tziarra King and Jordi Quintilla, all of whom are listed on the tournament roster.
Broadcast and international spotlight
All matches will be streamed live on NBC, Peacock, NBCSN and YouTube, giving fans across the United States and beyond real‑time access to the action. Adding an international twist, Swiss side FC St. Gallen announced that former Kansas City midfielder Jordi Quintilla helped the club capture a cup title last season.