Ten countries will be represented in this year’s Women’s Tournament.
PHILADELPHIA. –Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson announced today that teams have been drawn for the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup Women’s Tournament. The draw took place at FDR Park in South Philadelphia.
This is the second year that the women’s tournament will be a part of the Unity Cup, Philadelphia’s World-Cup style soccer tournament that celebrates the city’s diverse immigrant communities and unites the city through soccer.
“I’m thrilled that the women’s tournament is returning as part of the 2024 Philadelphia International Unity Cup,” said Commissioner Slawson. “Women’s professional sports are enjoying a surge in popularity, and Parks & Rec is proud to be a part of this moment. Our priority is to increase access to sports and athletic opportunities for everyone.”
Ten teams representing Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, and South America will be participating in this year’s Women’s Tournament:
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- United States of America
The matchups will be:
Group 1
Columbia
Ecuador
Ireland
Guatemala
Mexico
Group 2
Honduras
Jamacia
Brazil
USA
Argentina
The Women’s Tournament will begin in mid August, and the championship game will take place at noon on Sunday, October 6, at Subaru Park in Chester. More information about the Philadelphia International Unity Cup can be found online.
«Parks & Rec is excited to host the second season of the Women’s Tournament, which has expanded from eight to 10 teams this summer,” said John Murawski, Director of the Unity Cup. “We look forward to its continued growth to connect more communities to each other and to the City in order to better understand their needs. We are pleased to be able to bring these communities together through the common bond and affinity for the game of soccer.»
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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) advances the prosperity of the city and the progress of its people through stewardship of nearly 10,200 acres of public land and waterways, and management of 500 recreation buildings, 166 miles of trail, and 250 playgrounds. PPR offers safe, enjoyable recreation, environmental and cultural programs and events throughout Philadelphia’s parks and recreation system. PPR promotes the well-being and growth of the city’s residents by connecting them to the natural world, to each other and to fun, physical and social opportunities. More than 3,000 full-time and seasonal employees proudly serve Philly residents every day, ensuring the department remains a modern, equitable and exceptional parks and recreation system. Visit us at www.phila.gov/parksandrec, and follow @philaparkandrec on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
