Preseason

News

/ 641 days ago

Barca scheduling summer tour of US for third straight season

Barca look set to become the latest top European team to play summer tour friendlies in the US. According to a report produced by AS, the Spanish giants will cross the pond for their preseason preparations ahead of the 2024/25 season. The reigning LaLiga champions have toured the States in each of the last two […]

News

/ 649 days ago

Ticket details for Manchester City USA summer tour

Premier League powerhouse Manchester City is set to play a series of preseason friendlies in the United States this summer. The club's upcoming tour of the States will be organized in partnership with FC Series. The organization was previously established as the Florida Cup, an annual soccer exhibition competition held each summer. However, the tournament […]

Friendlies

/ 664 days ago

MLS analyst tells Hong Kong to ‘get lost’ about Messi controversy

The controversy surrounding Inter Miami's recent visit to Hong Kong has continued days later. The Major League Soccer side previously played a Hong Kong XI on Sunday, February 4th in front of over 38,000 fans. Although Miami won the preseason match, a majority of the home fans were not thrilled that Lionel Messi did not […]

Inter Miami CF

/ 683 days ago

Inter Miami preseason begins with Suarez, Messi reunion

A 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday was an unexpectedly low-key opening to Inter Miami's much-publicized preseason trip. In their first game of this year's preseason, the Herons started a solid starting eleven. Tata Martino made headlines when he started all four former Barcelona players. He had Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi back together […]

Apple TV

/ 684 days ago

MLS makes broadcast plans for Inter Miami's preseason games

Major League Soccer has officially revealed their broadcasting plans for Inter Miami's preseason schedule. The Floridian club previously announced an extensive fixture list for January and early February ahead of the 2024 season. They will play seven different exhibition matches within the next month. Although MLS teams typically tend to stay Stateside for their preseason […]

News

/ 694 days ago

Manchester United planning summer return to the United States

Manchester United is beginning plans on a return tour in the United States later this summer. The Red Devils previously played four preseason friendlies Stateside ahead of the current campaign. These matchups happened within eight days in late July. If current plans materialize, 2024 will be United's 10th summer tour of the United States. Nothing […]

Friendlies

/ 719 days ago

Inter Miami cashing in on Messi with expanded Asian tour

Inter Miami has officially announced a new addition to their preseason friendly fixture list. The Major League Soccer side recently announced a matchup with the El Salvador national team on Jan. 19. This match is happening in the Central American nation. Miami is then playing two games in Saudi Arabia and one in Hong Kong. […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 742 days ago

Man United players blame slow start on lengthy preseason

Select Manchester United players believe manager Erik ten Hag overworked them during preseason preparations. The players claimed to feel just as worn out at the start of the current campaign as they did in May. The 2022/23 season wrapped up at the end of that month. The Guardian claims that many of the players to […]

directv

/ 847 days ago

DIRECTV donates to charity as Soccer Champions Tour ends

DIRECTV, the presenting sponsor of the preseason Soccer Champions Tour, recently donated $27,000 to charity as it capped off an excellent series of matches. The Soccer Champions Tour was a preseason showcase of contending European clubs that played across the United States. Arsenal, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United, Milan, and Real Madrid traveled from Orlando to […]

Attendance

/ 859 days ago

Wrexham's USA tour attendance surpasses 110,000

Wrexham finished off their preseason tour of the United States Friday night in Philadelphia. The Welsh side completed their final friendly stateside with a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union II. While the Red Dragons performed well during their four games on their US tour, the club also succeeded off of the pitch as well. Preseason […]

Arsenal

/ 865 days ago

Barcelona decide fate of Arsenal clash after virus outbreak

The status of Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Barcelona has become uncertain after the Spanish giants had to cancel their match against Juventus this weekend. Barcelona's United States tour was set to begin with a match against the Bianconeri on Saturday. However, the game had to be canceled because several players in the squad were affected […]

Arsenal

/ 874 days ago

Balogun, Havertz play Nurnberg in Arsenal friendly

Arsenal began their preseason on Thursday with a 1-1 draw against Nurnberg. The game in Germany predictably featured a plethora of players throughout the fixture. Among the second-half substitutes were an American duo, as well as a debut for new signing Kai Havertz. The North London outfit was, however, forced to make a late change […]

Barcelona

/ 875 days ago

Barcelona finalize opponent for Joan Gamper Trophy match

Barcelona has officially announced their opponent in the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match. Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Spain to play the LaLiga champions for the fixture. The two teams will face off for the trophy on Tuesday, August 8th at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. This will be Barca's temporary home […]

Leagues: LaLiga

/ 993 days ago

LaLiga launches platform organizing US summer tour and games

LaLiga has announced a new platform that will organize matches throughout the summertime. 'LaLiga Summer Tour' should grow the Spanish league in other areas outside of the European nation. League officials are particularly focused on the North American market and these friendly matches will bring Spanish teams Stateside. "The launch of the 'LaLiga Summer Tour' […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 993 days ago

Man United plan preseason US tour, could face Wrexham

Manchester United will be playing preseason matches in the United States this summer. The Red Devils announced the American tour on Wednesday, but would not reveal potential opposition. However, the team's official statement on the news claimed that United will play a "series of games" throughout "various cities" Stateside. It will be the first time […]
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