World Sevens Football has a new champion, as WSL squad Chelsea won the global small-sided tournament on Saturday — and bagged its $500,000 purse.
The Blues flew through group play on a 5-0 record. The Blues subsequently toppled Aston Villa and Manchester United in the knockouts to earn its first W7F title.
Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones took home both Golden Boot and Golden Ball honors, tallying eight goals and five assists across the event.
"If I'm honest, watching [Manchester] United in the group stages, we were worried," Beever-Jones said of her opponent. "It shows how close we are as a team and how much we believe in one another."
The London Edition marked W7F’s third iteration. Earlier stints in Portugal and Florida showcased clubs from different women’s leagues.
"This format allows us to actually watch some games where you can see great technicality and ability from the players," said Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor.
"But also it's just having fun, being together, and finishing on a high."
