Manchester United has announced that they will be returning to the US for a summer tour, where they will face West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton in the Premier League Summer Series.
The team will be based in Chicago and will play three matches in the round-robin tournament. The tour will kick off against West Ham in New Jersey on July 26, followed by a match against Bournemouth in Chicago on July 30, and finally against Everton in Atlanta on August 3.
This will be Manchester United's third consecutive summer tour in the US, having previously been based in San Diego and Los Angeles.
The announcement was made live on NBC during the half-time break of Sunday's Premier League match against Arsenal.
Manchester United's technical director, Jason Wilcox, stated that the tour provides an excellent opportunity for the players to gain valuable playing time against top opposition and for the fans to see some of the most famous teams in world football playing live.
United legend Andy Cole also expressed his excitement about the tour, highlighting the world-class facilities in the US and the opportunity for the team to bond and prepare for the upcoming season.
Tickets for the matches will go on pre-sale on Thursday, March 13, and general sale will begin on Friday, March 14. Fans can register their interest in access to pre-sale on the Premier League website.
Fixtures:
- Manchester United v West Ham – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, July 26, 7pm ET
- Manchester United v Bournemouth – Soldier Field, Chicago, July 30, 8.30pm CT
- Manchester United v Everton – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, August 3, 5pm ET
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