Global seven-a-side soccer venture World Sevens Football (W7F) is on its way Stateside, announcing Tuesday that the second-ever W7F tournament will kick off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, later this year.

After a successful debut in Portugal last May, the eight-team competition will put another $5 million purse on the line when it takes over Beyond Bancard Field, the home of the USL Super League's Fort Lauderdale United FC from December 5th through the 7th.

While European clubs — including eventual champions Bayern Munich — dominated the inaugural W7F field, the tournament is now looking to platform teams based in North and South America for its US edition.

Like the first iteration, W7F will again team up with media partner DAZN for live match coverage from Florida.

W7F boasts a Player Advisory Council that includes the USWNT's two-time World Cup champions Tobin Heath and Kelley O'Hara, plus a trio of former international stars — England defender Anita Asante, longtime Sweden captain and midfielder Caroline Seger, and France defender Laura Georges — all of whom are also shareholders in the upstart.

"We saw undeniable proof of concept [in Portugal]. Now, we're building on that momentum," W7F head of football Adrian Jacob said in Tuesday's press release. "This isn't just a tournament — it's a movement, this time in America, where women's soccer has unprecedented momentum."

English defender Anita Asante will retire from soccer at the end of this season, she announced Tuesday via Twitter.

“On the eve of my 37th birthday, it’s time to announce my retirement from football at the end of the season,” Asante wrote. “I want to thank my family, team-mates, managers, fans & all the clubs I have played for. To say it’s been a privilege is an understatement. It’s been a dream.”

The Aston Villa star will play out the remainder of the FA Women’s Super League season before stepping away from the sport at 37 years old.

Asante started her club career at Arsenal, helping lift the club to the Premier League, Premier League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup for a record quadruple in 2007.

In her illustrious career, Asante also played for Chelsea, as well as the U.S. clubs Sky Blue FC, Chicago Red Stars and Washington Freedom, and she also spent five years in Sweden.

For her country, Asante has made two World Cup appearances and participated in an Olympic Games, representing England 71 times in her tenure.

“I absolutely would say that my experiences in football and the people I’ve met along the way have empowered me to be more vocal with my opinions,” Asante told BBC Sport, reflecting on her soccer career. “I’m thankful for that. I needed to live that personal journey – finding myself being confident enough to come out with my sexuality. It’s given me strength every step of the way, even in the difficult points.”

After her playing career, Asante hopes to get involved on the sidelines and invest in the growth of the game. “I want to get into coaching and management. I want to support the next generation of players and share my experiences with them.”

Aston Villa will end their 2021-2022 WSL campaign on May 8, hosting Birmingham City at home.