Former American sports stars JJ and Kealia Watt will captain Premier League club Burnley's men's and women's teams in The Soccer Tournament (TST) this summer in North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • Burnley will be the first Premier League club to enter teams in both the men's and women's versions of the tournament.
  • The seven-a-side event features a $1 million winner-takes-all prize pot and had over 30,000 ticket sales in its inaugural year.
State of Play
  • Burnley and League Two club Wrexham, among others, will compete in both the men's and women's tournaments.
  • Teams like Villarreal, Borussia Dortmund, and former Premier League stars Sergio Aguero and Luis Nani will also participate in the men's tournament.
What's Next

The TST will take place at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5 to 10, featuring top clubs and players in the seven-a-side format.

Bottom Line

JJ and Kealia Watt's involvement in TST with Burnley showcases their commitment to the club and the growing prominence of the tournament, offering an exciting platform for elite competition.