Arsenal Academy team invited to participate in the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2023 for the first time, showcasing their young talent on an international stage.

• Arsenal Academy team invited to participate in the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2023 for the first time
• Tournament comprises two male and two female groups, taking place between 17 and 18 May 2023
• Arsenal WFC placed in Group A with FC Basel 1893, FC Rosengård, and FC Zürich Frauen

The Arsenal Academy team has received an invitation to participate in the prestigious Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2023 for the first time. This international U-19 tournament, which comprises two male and two female groups, is scheduled to take place between 17 and 18 May 2023.

The competition’s first-round format divides the teams into two four-team groups for both male and female sections. The top two teams from each section will advance to the last four, with the semi-final winners then competing in the final.

The losing teams will participate in a play-off for third place.

Meanwhile, the sides that finish third in the groups will face one another, as will the teams that finish at the bottom of each group.

In the women’s category, Arsenal WFC has been placed in Group A, alongside FC Basel 1893, FC Rosengård, and FC Zürich Frauen.

Group B features Juventus Women, BSC YB-Frauen, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Grasshopper Club Zürich.

Arsenal’s schedule for the tournament is as follows:

Wednesday, 17 May

• Arsenal vs. FC Basel 1893 at 13:45 CET
• Arsenal vs. FC Rosengård at 17:05 CET

Thursday, 18 May

• Arsenal vs. FC Zürich Frauen at 09:20 CET
• Semi-finals & play-offs for teams ranked in 3rd place and teams ranked in 4th place at 13:00 and 14:00 CET
• Women’s final at 17:00

The Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2023 offers the Arsenal Academy team an excellent opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage and test their skills against top youth teams from around the world.

The experience gained from participating in this prestigious tournament will undoubtedly contribute to the players’ development and help prepare them for future challenges.

This event also highlights the growing interest in and support for women’s football worldwide. With the Arsenal Academy team taking part in the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup for the first time, it marks another milestone in the club’s commitment to fostering young talent and promoting the growth of the women’s game.

As the tournament approaches, fans and the Arsenal community eagerly anticipate the performances of their young players as they take on some of the world’s most promising youth teams.

You can download the full schedule here.