March 20, 2025 7:19 PM

Women’s World Sevens series to debut in May with $5 million prize money

An international women's sevens soccer series is set to launch before the Women's Champions League final in May with a $5 million prize pool per edition, organisers said on Thursday. "World Sevens Football" was co-founded by Jennifer Mackesy, co-owner of the American NWSL club Gotham FC and the WSL's Chelsea. The Guardian reported there is a commitment to invest $100 million in the series over a five-year period. Along with the short format, the league promises eight world-class professional c...