With The Soccer Tournament (TST) 2025 set to kick off in Cary, North Carolina from June 4th–9th, the stakes are already sky-high. But now, they’ve just levelled up. Enter Mitre's Ultimax Pro—a new match ball built for a tournament like no other, where global flair collides with grassroots fire in a winner-takes-all clash for $1 million.
Crafted with intent and engineered for impact, the Ultimax Pro isn’t just Mitre’s latest innovation—it’s a symbol of connection. Set to jostle for position against some other rather large summer tournaments this year, TST, now in its third year, brings men’s and women’s teams from all corners of the planet into one fiercely competitive 7-a-side format. From the storied history of Borussia Dortmund to the underdog hunger of Wrexham AFC and the fearless grit of the U.S. Women’s National Team, the tournament is a living atlas of footballing dreams. And the new aesthetics of the Ultimax Pro reflects every mile of that journey.
For those not familiar with TST, Simon Rowe, Senior Vice President of Mitre & Global Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, sums it up. “The Soccer Tournament has seen massive growth in its three years, from club participation, through to fans attending and watching. It’s a fast and exciting competition not just for the players but for the fans who wait to see who bags the mega prize money of $1,000,000! It’s an inclusive event, with elite talent travelling from all over the globe to be involved, and we’ve tried to capture the values of the competition in our new ball design.”
So there you go, TST in a nutshell.
Visually, the ball tells its own story. The surface is layered with bold graphics echoing the aesthetics of travel—passport stamps, luggage stickers, and global icons all wrapped into a vibrant canvas that feels more like a curated travel diary than a piece of kit. The design nods to the tournament’s international nature while anchoring itself in the cultural heartbeat of the USA with a splash of Americana and bold bumper sticker-style flair. The phrase “Winner Takes All” punches through the noise, a direct hit to the high-stakes nature of the tournament.
But there’s a deeper connection still—one stitched into the very geography of the venue itself. The chevron ‘Delta’ patterns, stylised with contour lines pulled from real mapping data, pay tribute to Cary’s landscape and WakeMed Soccer Park, where the action will unfold. It’s a subtle homage, yet one that grounds this global showcase in its local heartbeat.
Mitre, steeped in over 200 years of footballing heritage, doesn’t rest on legacy. The Ultimax Pro is a showcase of precision performance wrapped in a bold aesthetic. Boasting FIFA Quality Pro accreditation, it delivers elite-level standards in consistency, flight, and durability.
Under the hood, Mitre’s Hyperseal technology ensures seamless thermal bonding, reducing water uptake and maintaining shape under tournament duress. The four-panel construction creates a cleaner strike zone, upping the accuracy and reducing unpredictability. Meanwhile, Hyperfoam tech balances control and explosiveness with every touch—vital in TST’s razor-sharp 7x7 setup where split seconds make champions.
More than a match ball, the Ultimax Pro is a statement: a tribute to travel, competition, and the relentless pursuit of victory. It stands as a symbol for every team that’s travelled far, both literally and metaphorically, to get to TST’s centre stage.
The Mitre Ultimax Pro Match Ball and supporter’s range is available at mitre.com
