Manchester City Women will be participating in a new pre-season tournament in the French city of Toulouse in the run-up to the 2017/18 FA Women’s Super League season – the Toulouse International Ladies Cup.
The current champions of the WSL will join Lyon, who beat them in the Semi-Finals of the Women’s Champions League earlier this year on their way to retaining the trophy.
Montpellier HSC are also taking part with a fourth club yet to be named.
The Toulouse International Ladies Cup (TILC) will take place over three days from August 25-27 in Toulouse’s Stade Ernest Wallon and will include two tournament days as well as a day of activities for fans to take part in, including exclusive signing sessions with the players.
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Commenting on the tournament, Gavin Makel, Head of Women’s Football at Manchester City said:
“The Toulouse International Ladies Cup is the perfect opportunity for Manchester City Women to not only prepare for the season ahead, but to also connect with our fans in France.
“Being able to play against some of Europe’s top clubs will give us the challenge we need to ensure we’re ready for another competitive FA WSL and Champions League season.
“We want to build on the success of last season and take our performance to the next level, competing in a tournament of this calibre will help us do that.”
Tara Mac Mahon, co-organiser of the Toulouse International Ladies Cup, added:
“We are delighted that Manchester City Women are taking part in the Toulouse International Ladies Cup.
“This tournament is a first of its kind in the country and will provide local and visiting fans with the opportunity to experience the excitement of watching Europe’s best women’s football clubs go head to head.
“With the English champions and the French First Division champions and runners-up all taking part and more to come, TILC 2017 will be an unforgettable weekend for fans and the perfect way to usher in a new season of women’s football.”
Tickets for the tournament are on sale now, with a three day pass costing €15 for adults and €12 for children under the age of 14.
A sizeable contingent of City’s players are currently participating in the Women’s European Championships.
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