Former NFL players Pat McAfee, JJ Watt to play in The Soccer Tournament

JJ Watt and Pat McAfee will play in The Soccer Tournament in June at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Posted 5:24 p.m. Apr 10 — Updated 5:32 p.m. Apr 10

WRAL staff

CARY, N.C. — The Soccer Tournament (TST) is gaining some star power.

Tournament organizers announced Wednesday some big names in the sports world that will join the pitch.

Former NFL star JJ Watt and popular sports-centric personality Pat McAfee will play in TST in June at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

McAfee, who punted for eight seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, and Watt, a three-time defensive player of the year, join Chad Ochocinco as former NFL stars to play in the tournament. McAfee is entering his own team, The Concafa Soccer Club, and Ochocinco will play for Nati SC.

The two discussed their excitement and talked a little smack during McAfee's show on Wednesday. "The Pat McAfee Show" will broadcast live from the tournament.

Kealia Watt, JJ's wife, spent several years playing in the National Women's Soccer League, and will also play in the tournament's women's bracket. The Watts are co-owners of Burnley F.C., a club in Lancashire, England, and will play for them in the tournament.

The tournament begins June 5. Tickets are available for TST here.

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