Arsenal Women’s Under-17 side has claimed the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup after defeating Shanghai U17 with a 2-1 victory in the final. The trophy represents a successful campaign for the club’s academy programme in China, with both the girls’ and boys’ squads returning home with silverware from the competition.
The tournament, held from mid to late August at venues across Shanghai, featured eight elite youth teams competing for honours. Arsenal’s path to the final proved challenging, as the side navigated a competitive group stage alongside Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and other top European academies. After finishing their group matches with mixed results, the Gunners progressed through a dramatic semi-final against China U17 that was decided by a lottery draw due to adverse weather conditions.
In the final, Arsenal secured their triumph through goals from Millie Marriott and Bryony Brodie. This achievement comes shortly after the club’s boys’ Under-17 team shared the men’s championship, though their final ended without a clear winner due to typhoon disruption. The girls’ success gives Arsenal an outright title in the women’s competition, marking a significant moment for the club’s youth development structure.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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