I think its cracking, and compared to some of the FA Player shenanigans, the production is good!
From a viewer perspective it seems pretty slick and not far off being the full package, I've certainly enjoyed watching it, seeing the different approaches, skills of the players and the tactics evolve.
I really hope it takes off, and is an 'additive' as set out by Adrian Jacob. I liked the community coaching bits I saw Anita and the team doing, for those girls that will be an amazing memory.
The real thing to take note of is my 11yo football mad daughter LOVES it, she got to training on Wednesday night and asked if they could 'do 7's' for their matches....
I was a bit sceptical when the tournament was announced but I’ve enjoyed watching it - especially seeing how much fun many players are having. It seems a bit like a warm weather training camp slash holiday plus prize money. The organisers seem to have got the player side right - agree the fan side (especially to have more present) could do with work.
I agree, its an infectious vibe that's really appealing. It's such a great warm up for the UWCL final on Sat.
I do wonder if it takes off that those able to be at this quite intimate initial event will feel quite lucky! 3 sunny days in Estoril watching quality fun games on the sauce sounds quite appealing!
Id like to see some of the NWSL teams playing this....I reckon Debinha, LaBonta, Marta and Alyssa Thompson would be exciting!
I think its cracking, and compared to some of the FA Player shenanigans, the production is good!
From a viewer perspective it seems pretty slick and not far off being the full package, I've certainly enjoyed watching it, seeing the different approaches, skills of the players and the tactics evolve.
I really hope it takes off, and is an 'additive' as set out by Adrian Jacob. I liked the community coaching bits I saw Anita and the team doing, for those girls that will be an amazing memory.
The real thing to take note of is my 11yo football mad daughter LOVES it, she got to training on Wednesday night and asked if they could 'do 7's' for their matches....
I was a bit sceptical when the tournament was announced but I’ve enjoyed watching it - especially seeing how much fun many players are having. It seems a bit like a warm weather training camp slash holiday plus prize money. The organisers seem to have got the player side right - agree the fan side (especially to have more present) could do with work.
I agree, its an infectious vibe that's really appealing. It's such a great warm up for the UWCL final on Sat.
I do wonder if it takes off that those able to be at this quite intimate initial event will feel quite lucky! 3 sunny days in Estoril watching quality fun games on the sauce sounds quite appealing!
Id like to see some of the NWSL teams playing this....I reckon Debinha, LaBonta, Marta and Alyssa Thompson would be exciting!
Might be a coincidence but the two teams that most got into the vibe reached the final…
Commentators for the final suggested Miami in November for the next one so you might be in luck!