Got World Cup withdrawal? Head to Roosevelt Island this Sunday for the first round of the Fifth Annual NYC Top Star Soccer Tournament. No it’s not an American expansion team. Once called the Four Star Soccer Tournament because its players came from Gotham’s top restaurants (via the NY Times four), the name changed this year, given the recent addition of the new star ratings (Michelin's three, NY Magazine's five and Time Out NY's six) and other factors (i.e. star standing of teams). This year’s teams will represent Alain Ducasse, Alto (defending champions from last year), Country, Daniel, Jean-Georges and The Modern; players have been culled from both front and back of their respective houses, so you’re likely to see some familiar faces. Qualifying rounds this Sunday, final rounds and title match on Sunday, August 13th. Games start at 10am at the Octagon Field on Roosevelt Island.
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It’s worth noting that Red Bull is a sponsor, meaning that and there may be some pro-soccer surprises from the energy drink’s newly-acquired team.
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