TEAM
Blade & Grass FC
Blade & Grass FC will bring a unique flavor to the first ever TST this summer. The team will be made up of upcoming talent and will have a few legendary names involved from Europe and around the world. They will be formed by Nick Swinmurn, member of the Golden State Warriors ownership group, and Irish professional soccer player, Stephen Ireland.
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Blade & Grass FC
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Position
Forward
Winning Share
Playing History
U.S Ouakam (2008-2013), Brann (2012), Akhisarspor Kulübü (2013-2014), FC Lokomotiv Moscow (2014-2016), Everton (2016-2020), Hull City (2017), Cardiff City (2019), Huddersfield Town (2021), Burton Albion (2022), Morecambe (2023-), Senegal National Team (2013-2018)
Position
Midfielder
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Playing History
FC Dallas (2008-12), Stoke City (2013-14), Orlando City (2015-16), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2017-18), Atlanta United (2019), Inter Miami (2020-22), Inter Miami II (2022)
Position
Midfielder
Winning Share
Playing History
Manchester United (2003-08), Sheffield Wednesday (2005), Watford (2005, 2006), N.E.C (2006), Burnley (2008-11), Bolton Wanderers (2011-14), Blackpool (2014-15), Charlton Athletic (2015), Bury (2015-16), Accrington Stanley (2016-17), Port Vale (2017), Ross County (2017-18), Oldham Athletic (2019-20)
Position
Midfielder
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Playing History
Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, Watford, Barnsley, Leicester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, England Men's National Team
Position
Forward
Winning Share
Playing History
Galway United (2018-20), Burnley (2021-present)
Position
Midfielder
Winning Share
Playing History
West Virginia Mountaineers (2004-05), Rhode Island Rams (2006-07), Rhode Island Stingrays (2005-07), Houston Dynamo (2008-12), Stoke City (2012-19), Queens Park Rangers (2019-21), FC Cincinnati (2021-22), USMNT (2010-17)
Position
Goalkeeper
Winning Share
Playing History
Manchester City (2003-2004), Oldham Athletic (2003-2004), Carlisle United (2004-2008), Coventry City (2008-2011), Sunderland (2011-2014), Sheffield Wednesday (2014-2021), Queens Park Rangers (2022), Republic of Ireland (2009-2017)
Position
Forward
Winning Share
Playing History
Republic of Ireland National Team (2002, 05, 08, 10), Southhampton (2004-07), Queens Park Rangers (2004-05), Sheffield Wednesday (2005), AFC Bournemouth (2006), Yeovil Town (2006-07), Coventry City (2007-10), Newcastle United (2010-12), Blackburn Rovers (2012-15), Derby County (2014-15), Rotherham United (2015-16), Ipswich Town (2016-17) & Charlton Athletic (2017-18)
Position
Midfielder
Winning Share
Playing History
Hertha BSC, Spartak Moscow, Mainz 05, Atlético Baleares, Germany National Team
Position
Midfielder
Winning Share
Playing History
Accrington Stanley F.C. (2010-12), Mossley (2012-14)
Position
Defender
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Playing History
Fleetwood Town (2021-), Farsley Celtic (2021), Hyde United (2022)
Position
Midfielder
Winning Share
Playing History
Manchester City (2005-10) & Aston Villa (2010-14)
Position
Defender
Winning Share
Playing History
Rushall Olympic, Fulham (1999-2007), Peterborough United F.C. (2000), Aston Villa (2007-2009), Bolton Wanderers (2009-2014), Colorado Rapids (2014-2015), Reading (2015), England (2005)