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Premier League lineup join 2024 Girls’ Tournament

May 17, 2024
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Newly crowned Women’s FA Cup winners Manchester United will make their debut in the girls’ section of SuperCupNI 2024.

The Old Trafford side have been long term supporters of the tournament, with their male academy one of the most successful sides in the history of the tournament. The recently crowned FA Cup winners are joined by fellow Premier League sides Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier section, both of whom are also making their bow in the girls’ section.

Northern Ireland pictured at SuperCupNI 2023 with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Mark Cooper

Last year’s winners, Northern Ireland have once again confirmed their involvement in the Premier section and they are joined by American sides Surf Select, USSSA and League of Ireland outfits Shelbourne FC and Galway United.

Tournament chairperson Victor Leonard said there is no doubt that the standards at the girls’ tournament are improving year after year.

“Our line-up for the 2024 tournament is without doubt the strongest we have assembled since we launched the girls’ section.

Northern Ireland came up against USA side Surf Select

“We have secured three high profile Premier League academies, and this will provide some stern challenges for the NI national team and our visitors from America and the Republic of Ireland.

“There were some fantastic crowds across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council last summer and I have no doubt local football fans will be watching some of the stars of tomorrow later on this summer.”

The highly competitive Junior section is also back this summer, with some of Northern Ireland’s very best facing teams from the Republic of Ireland and America.

Sunday 23rd July 2023 Supercup NI 2023 Welcoming Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine town centre, Co Antrim followed by opening ceremony at the Showgrounds. Mandatory Credit :Stephen Hamilton /Presseye
Surf Select at the Welcoming Parade and Ceremony for SuperCupNI 2023

Last year’s winners Surf Select are back once again and they are joined by fellow American sides USSSA, Northeast Rush and FC America. 2023 runners-up Linfield will hope to go one step further this summer and they are joined by fellow NIFL Premiership sides Larne FC and Crusaders. Dubliners Shelbourne will make their debut at the Junior U14 section this summer and the ambitious Tolka Park based outfit will hope to make their mark this summer.

The draw for the 2024 girls’ section takes place at Mossley Mill in Newtownabbey on Wednesday 22nd May with proceedings getting underway at 7.30pm. The draw will be streamed live via the SuperCupNI Facebook page.

Sunday 23rd July 2023 Supercup NI 2023 Welcoming Parade & Ceremony in Coleraine town centre, Co Antrim followed by opening ceremony at the Showgrounds. Mandatory Credit : Cameron Hamilton/Presseye News release Issued on behalf of SuperCupNI SUPERCUPNI KICKS OFF 40th ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL STARS OF THE FUTURE TAKING PART IN SPECTACULAR PARADE 64 teams; 1500 players & coaches from 11 countries playing 150 games in 19 venues expected to generate millions for local economy The 40th Anniversary Opening Parade and Ceremony for SuperCupNI SuperCup NI, one of the most prestigious international youth football tournaments, kicked off in style with several thousand locals and tourists lining the streets of Coleraine and filling the stands at The Showgrounds to give the 64 teams taking part in this illustrious youth football tournament a welcome they will never forget. Clubs playing this year include four elite teams Manchester United, Liverpool, Valencia and Hertha Berlin as well as top teams from Mexico, Japan, the US, Bermuda, England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Irish League academy sides as well as six County select teams. Steven Davis, Northern Ireland Captain, most capped British player, and current midfielder with Glasgow Rangers, led the parade from Coleraine Town Hall to The Showgrounds where 1500 players and their support teams gathered to celebrate the start of a week of top-notch football when stars of the future will pit their skills against each other in 150 matches across 19 venues. However, SuperCupNI is more than just a football tournament. The economic impact across the three council areas hosting the matches is significant with research undertaken by the organisers after the 2022 event reporting that around 65,500 people attended spending an estimated £7,400,000 over the week. An impressive £4,116,166 was spent on accommodation alone, with 29% of visitors coming from outside Northern Ireland and 70% o
Crusaders walking the Welcoming Parade and Ceremony at last year’s tournament

The 2024 tournament will take place from 21st to 26th July, with the traditional parade and opening ceremony kicking off proceedings on 21st July and the tournament will close with finals day on Friday 26th July.