The Soccer Tournament

About The Soccer Tournament

History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage

The Soccer Tournament (TST) is a seven-a-side association football tournament played in the United States, established by TBT Enterprises, creator of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). TST is partly owned by San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul.

TST matches are played on smaller pitches with slightly reduced goals, featuring two 20-minute halves. Unique rules include no offsides, no sliding tackles, goalkeepers cannot punt or drop-kick, throw-ins are replaced by indirect free kicks and rolling substitutions.

Inspired by the Elam Ending from basketball, if a match is tied or not concluded in regular time, it enters an untimed period where the target score is set to one goal more than the leading team's score. Every three minutes during this period, each team removes an outfield player until the target score is achieved, ensuring every game ends with a decisive goal.

Men’s Division features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top teams advance to a 32-team knockout stage.