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TNT Sports Unveils World Class Commentators for First-Ever World Sevens Football 7v7 Soccer Tournament in North America - Coverage Kicks Off Friday, Dec. 5
Commentators include Hall of Famers Julie Foudy & Shannon Boxx, along with Lori Lindsey, Melissa Ortiz, Ali Riley, Darian Jenkins & Jordan Angeli
USWNT Stars Olivia Moultrie & Avery Patterson to Serve as Analysts
Innovative, Conversation-Driven Production for Matches to be Led by Aly Trost Martin & Lisa Carlin; Ana Jurka to Report
TNT Sports today announced its world-class talent roster for English-language U.S. coverage of the upcoming World Sevens Football 7v7 Soccer Tournament Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, live on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
The fast-paced W7F series has redefined women's soccer with elite talent from eight of the best clubs in the world, an immersive fan-first experience, and a groundbreaking $5 million prize pool, the largest in the sport, designed to fuel intense, high-stakes competition.
In a similar innovative spirit, TNT Sports' coverage will be presented in a non-traditional fashion with veteran play-by-play voices Aly Trost Martin and Lisa Carlin calling the action while orchestrating a more free-flowing and conversational presentation of the match. Ana Jurka will report pitch side.
Commentators will include National Soccer Hall of Famers and TNT Sports analysts Julie Foudy and Shannon Boxx, former U.S. Women's National Team member Lori Lindsey, Olympian and TNT Sports personality Melissa Ortiz, Olympian and New Zealand National Team Captain Ali Riley, NWSL Champion Darian Jenkins and former pro Jordan Angeli.
Two current USWNT teammates and recent NWSL "Best 11" honorees will serve as analysts - Olivia Moultrie and Avery Patterson.
Building on its successful May 2025 debut in Portugal, W7F is again poised to deliver a high-energy three-day tournament. The powerhouse clubs from across the Americas scheduled to compete in Ft. Lauderdale are USA's Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave FC from the NWSL, Mexico's Club América and Tigres UANL, Canada's AFC Toronto, Brazil's Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Colombia's Deportivo Cali, and Uruguay's Club Nacional de Football Femenino.
W7F is committed to advancing the women's game, providing a dynamic platform for players to showcase their skills, build their brands, and unlock new economic opportunities. The exhilarating format is built around player welfare, with rolling substitutions and short matches, that encourage and reward the artistry, creativity, and risk-taking on the ball that made players fall in love with the world's game as kids.
TNT Sports will produce domestic, English-language coverage for every match and on-site 30-minute studio shows - live from Ft. Lauderdale - throughout the three-day tournament. TNT Sports will enhance the fan experience with English-language studio programming plus additional ancillary programming throughout the tournament. Furthermore, TNT Sports' Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, B/R Football and B/R W will produce and share content across their social platforms.
WORLD SEVENS FOOTBALL - TNT SPORTS PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
(All Times Eastern)
Friday, Dec. 5 - Match Day 1
Session 1 Matches:
World Sevens Football (Pregame) - 4:30 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Kansas City Current vs. Flamengo - 5 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Deportivo Cali vs. San Diego Wave FC - 6 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Club Tigres vs. AFC Toronto - 7 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
Club América vs. Nacional - 8 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
World Sevens Football (Postgame) (truTV & HBO Max)
Saturday, Dec. 6 - Match Day 2
Session 2 Matches:
World Sevens Football (Pregame) - 11 a.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Flamengo vs. AFC Toronto - 11:30 a.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Kansas City Current v Club Tigres - 12:30 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Nacional vs. Deportivo Cali - 1:30 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
San Diego Wave FC vs. Club América - 2:30 p.m. (TNT & HBO Max)
Session 3 Matches:
Kansas City Current vs. AFC Toronto - 4:30 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
Flamengo vs. Club Tigres - 5:30 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
San Diego Wave FC vs. Nacional - 6:30 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
Deportivo Cali vs. Club América - 7:30 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
World Sevens Football (Postgame) (truTV & HBO Max)
Sunday, Dec. - Match Day 3
Session 4 Matches:
World Sevens Football (Pregame) - 11 a.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
Semifinals - 11:30 a.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
Third-Place Match - 3 p.m. (truTV & HBO Max)
Finals - 4:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
Trophy Presentation and World Sevens Football (Postgame) (TNT, truTV & HBO Max)
About TNT Sports
TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, College Football Playoff games, BIG EAST, Big 12, Unrivaled, NASCAR and Roland-Garros. TNT Sports also produces the iconic Inside the NBA studio show. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, B/R W, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, British and World Superbikes, UFC, Australian Open and Roland-Garros, Grand Tour Cycling, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, every major winter sports World Championship and World Cup event, and the Olympic Games 2026-2032.
About World Sevens Football
World Sevens Football (W7F) is a global 7v7 women's football series that debuted in May 2025 with a successful event in Estoril, Portugal. Featuring fast-paced seven-a-side matches and a $5 million prize pool per tournament, W7F brings together top professional clubs in an exciting new format. The next tournament will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 5-7, 2025, continuing W7F's rapid expansion to major football destinations. W7F works in partnership with DAZN for worldwide broadcast, sub-licensing and marketing, leveraging their global reach. Guided by a distinguished Player Advisory Council, W7F is committed to elevating women's football and providing unique opportunities for players and fans worldwide.
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