AFC Bournemouth's Tyler Adams Reveals Star-Studded Squad for 2025 TST Tournament
USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams has unveiled AFC Bournemouth's squad for the upcoming 2025 edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), featuring a lineup of Cherries legends ready to compete for the $1 million winner-take-all prize.
The announcement came through Adams' social media channels, where he revealed that club icons Simon Francis, Tommy Elphick, and Shaun Cooper will headline the Bournemouth squad for the 7v7 tournament. This follows an earlier announcement that the Premier League club would participate in the competition, which was revealed in dramatic fashion with co-owner Michael B. Jordan and Adams presenting the news in a Marvel-inspired style, complete with a Dr. Strange-like portal effect.
"Ready to reassemble," appears to be the rallying cry for the Cherries as they prepare to honor the club's history while embracing this modern football format. With Francis, Elphick, and Cooper confirmed, Bournemouth still has four more player announcements to make before completing their roster for the 7v7 competition.
Both Adams and Hollywood star Jordan are expected to support the team throughout the tournament, though their exact roles remain unclear. The inclusion of such high-profile figures demonstrates Bournemouth's commitment to making a serious impact at the event.
The Soccer Tournament is scheduled to begin in late May at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. For the men's competition, the first round will take place on June 4-5, followed by the Round of 32 and Round of 16 on June 6. The tournament will continue with quarterfinals and semifinals on June 7-8, culminating with the final on June 9. A women's tournament will run concurrently, with its final also scheduled for June 9.
With its blend of club legends and high-profile backing, AFC Bournemouth appears poised to make a strong showing as they compete for the substantial prize money in this increasingly popular 7v7 format.
