"The World Sevens women's tournament crowned its second champion Sunday as the innovative seven-on-seven event for professional soccer clubs made its U.S. debut with teams from North, Central and South America. The NWSL's San Diego Wave FC defeated Mexico's Tigres UANL 3-0 in Sunday's final of the three-day tournament, played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The prize purse for the tournament was $5 million, with $2 million going to the Wave."
"World Sevens is not traditional soccer: The fast-paced matches are just 30 minutes long, with two 15-minute halves, and played on a smaller pitch. There is no offsides and unlimited rolling substitutions. The atmosphere in Fort Lauderdale was festive, with blaring music throughout and dancing player walk-outs onto the field. World Sevens is somewhat similar to Unrivaled, the three-on-three women's basketball tournament founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart that gives WNBA players an offseason opportunity to supplement their incomes."
San Diego Wave FC defeated Tigres UANL 3-0 to claim the World Sevens title in Fort Lauderdale. The three-day, seven-on-seven event featured eight professional club teams from North, Central and South America, including Club America, Deportivo Cali, Flamengo, Nacional, SFC Toronto and Kansas City Current. The tournament offered a $5 million prize purse, with $2 million awarded to the champion. Matches lasted 30 minutes with two 15-minute halves on a smaller pitch, with no offsides and unlimited rolling substitutions. The atmosphere included blaring music and dancing player walk-outs. Matches were broadcast free on DAZN, TNT, TruTV and HBO Max, and the format aimed to expand exposure and earning opportunities for women's clubs and players.
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