Keeper Wars Ink Thrilled to Announce Partnership with "TST" The Soccer Tournament!

Keeper Wars Ink® Officially Added to the Exciting Line-Up at TST 2026, Bringing Its High Adrenaline, Elite Goalkeeper Competition to a Global Stage 

CARY, N.C. — May 21, 2026 — Keeper Wars Ink®, the premier goalkeeper competition platform  in the United States, will be delivering a 1v1 Goalkeeper Competition at The Soccer Tournament (TST) on Friday, May  29, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, introducing its high-intensity, fast-paced format to one of the sport’s most visible stages. 

As part of its first official appearance at TST, Keeper Wars Ink will host both men’s and women’s competitions, each featuring a $5,000 winner-take-all prize, bringing together 16 elite goalkeepers, 8 men and 8 women, in a knockout style tournament designed to showcase the position in a dynamic and highly competitive environment. 

The event will feature 12 knockout matches and two championship finals, with two Keeper  Wars Ink fields running simultaneously. Goalkeepers will compete in rapid, 90-second rounds with  sudden-death penalty kick tiebreakers, creating a fast-moving, spectator-friendly experience that highlights the athleticism, skill, and decision-making unique to the position. 

“Making our mark at TST alongside the best of the best is a major moment for Keeper Wars Ink,”  said Tonya Pinkerton, Founder and CEO of Keeper Wars Ink. “This platform allows us to  showcase the intensity, talent, passion and competitiveness of goalkeepers at the highest level, and we’re excited to bring that energy to a global stage. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to give the limelight to goalkeepers and to build upon this for the youth as well in the coming years.”

Keeper Wars Ink is known for creating one of the highest-volume development environments in soccer, with goalkeepers experiencing more than 200 live, game-speed repetitions over the  course of a single weekend, an approach that accelerates development while delivering a uniquely engaging experience for players, coaches, and fans. 

“We’re excited to add another layer of competition to an already incredible event at TST,” said  Jeff Attinella, Director of Goalkeeper Education and Lead Ambassador for Keeper Wars Ink.  “Keeper Wars gives goalkeepers a unique platform to showcase their talent in a fast-paced, high pressure environment that’s as entertaining as it is competitive. We’re grateful to TST for the  opportunity to bring this format to a national stage and can’t wait to see these goalkeepers  compete in North Carolina.” 

“TST has become one of the highlights of my year, so coming back for my fourth tournament is really special.” said Paulo Nascimento, Professional Goalkeeper, TST Veteran & MASL Goalkeeper of the Year. “I’m excited to see Keeper Wars Ink added to the TST Lineup because goalkeepers deserve their moment too, and it’s a fun way to showcase the competitiveness, personality, and unique skill set of the position. TST always creates an incredible atmosphere, and adding Keeper Wars Ink into the tournament is only going to make the experience even better for everyone involved. Looking forward to another amazing week at TST!”

In addition to the competition, Keeper Wars Ink will deliver a full event experience, including player  walkouts, live commentary, media coverage, and on-site fan engagement, reinforcing its position  as a leader in goalkeeper-focused competition, entertainment and community. 

Keeper Wars is one of several new additions to TST’s Global Soccer Festival surrounding its signature 7v7 tournaments in 2026. Keeper Wars will take place Friday, May 29th at 6:45pm on Wakemed field 4. Learn more about the Keeper Wars event here.

Fans attending TST this year will also experience the debut of TST’s Soccer Home Run Derby, Drip FC’s Creator Game, and the finals of The Cary Cup, TST’s youth tournament, creating an expanded festival atmosphere both on and off the pitch." 

ABOUT KEEPER WARS INK (KWI)

Keeper Wars Ink® is the premier goalkeeper competition platform in the United States, delivering  high-energy, 1v1 competitive events designed to accelerate development through game-speed  repetition. Founded in 2019, Keeper Wars brings together goalkeepers of all levels to compete,  connect, and showcase their abilities in a dynamic and supportive environment. To follow Keeper Wars Ink and learn more, visit keeperwarsink.com and follow @keeperwarsink on social media.

ABOUT THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT (TST)

Launched in 2023, The Soccer Tournament (TST) is a world-class, open-application 7v7 soccer festival featuring million-dollar, winner-take-all competitions. TST 2026 will bring together 76 teams, more than 2,000 athletes, and 159 matches in Cary, North Carolina, as teams compete for $3 million in prize money across men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions. TST’s fast-paced format features Target Score Time®, where every game ends on a game-winning goal. Learn more at tst7v7.com .