Argyle to feature at 7-a-side tournament TST in North Carolina

An Argyle team led by former player David Norris and Under-18s Head Coach Jamie Lowry will head Stateside this summer to take part in The Soccer Tournament (TST) in North Carolina.

TST, a 7v7 event with a $1million winner-takes-all prize will be played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC, from June 4-9.

Argyle’s full squad will be announced in due course but will feature former players and futsal stars and be overseen for the week by player-manager Norris and player-assistant-manager Lowry.

Also competing at TST will be the likes of European giants Villarreal and Borussia Dortmund, as well as Sergio Aguero’s 'Selección Potrero', and Luis Nani's 'Nani FC'.

Argyle legend Norris will oversee the team heading for Cary and he is excited by the prospect of participating in TST.

He commented: “TST is a tournament that has added something different to the game and captured the imagination of people all over the world.

“It provides Argyle with the opportunity to grow the brand globally, and throughout the US, but also compete against other big football clubs for an amazing prize.

“I’m really looking forward to teaming up with Jamie as we look to put together a competitive squad that will give us an opportunity to try and win the tournament.

“I can’t wait to wear the Argyle badge again and look forward to seeing as many fans, both old and new, out in the US, as possible.”

Lowry recently led the Argyle Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals and this tournament will form part of his continued coaching development.

The 37-year-old is delighted to be heading Stateside in the summer and added: “I have heard a lot about TST and what an exciting and innovative tournament it is.

“While the tournament falls in our usual summer period, I am really excited to head to America and develop my coaching skills in such a technical and skilled environment.

“Although it is not your usual tournament, it will showcase technical capabilities and the ability to keep the ball, both of which form part of my day-to-day role with the Under-18s.

“Ultimately though, we want to put together a team that is capable of winning the tournament and showcasing the Argyle brand on a global scale.”

Argyle chief executive, Andrew Parkinson, believes taking part in TST will continue Argyle’s growth on a global level, stating: “This tournament aligns with our ambition to expand Argyle’s presence internationally, particularly in the USA.

“TST will provide the opportunity to tap into a whole new community of supporters and a completely different network of commercial partners as we strive to continually grow our revenues.

“Opportunities like this are imperative as we take steps forward to develop as a football club and we will continue to explore new ways to grow the Argyle brand throughout the world.”

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