Arsenal summer friendlies average more than 57,000 fans in US

Arsenal summer friendlies average more than 57,000 fans in US

The Gunners were back in the USA last month, embarking on a three-match tour that spanned three different competitions. The summer friendlies for Arsenal included being the opposition in the MLS All-Star Game, the Soccer Champions Tour, and a one-off game versus Premier League rivals Manchester United in New York. While the club drew the […]

Arsenal

/ 50 days ago

Arsenal summer friendlies average more than 57,000 fans in US

The Gunners were back in the USA last month, embarking on a three-match tour that spanned three different competitions. The summer friendlies for Arsenal included being the opposition in the MLS All-Star Game, the Soccer Champions Tour, and a one-off game versus Premier League rivals Manchester United in New York. While the club drew the […]

Attendance

/ 50 days ago

Barcelona pulls in big crowds across the USA

Spanish giants FC Barcelona returned to America this summer, taking part in the Soccer Champions Tour as a headlining participant. And as usual, the legendary Catalan club was very effective at getting fans through the gates. FC Barcelona pulled some of the largest crowds for soccer in the USA to date in 2023. Originally the […]

Attendance

/ 51 days ago

Manchester United US tour a success, averaging 58,792 fans

Over the span of nine days this summer, Manchester United undertook a US tour, playing four matches across the country. One game was played as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, with the rest as one-off matches in New York, Las Vegas, and San Diego. United have always been one of the most popular overseas […]

Attendance

/ 51 days ago

Real Madrid sold more tickets in the US than any other team

When Real Madrid comes to town, soccer fans turn up in droves to see them in person. And their 2023 tour of the USA as part of the Soccer Champions Tour was no different. Los Blancos were the biggest attraction of the summer, as Real Madrid sold more tickets than any club from overseas. Even […]

Attendance

/ 53 days ago

European friendlies more popular than Leagues Cup, Gold Cup

The last few months have been a smorgasbord of soccer for fans in the USA. Multiple competitions and friendly events have taken place across the country, featuring national teams, domestic clubs, and huge names from Europe. But, based on our reporting, what was it about European friendlies to be the most popular this summer based […]

Attendance

/ 53 days ago

Soccer Champions Tour delivers record crowds across US

The year 2023 saw yet another spin on the American summer soccer friendly, as the Soccer Champions Tour debuted. The event featured six clubs playing at eight venues in six markets across the country. Some massive clubs took part, but did the fans turn out? Here's a look at the attendance for the Soccer Champions […]

Arsenal

/ 54 days ago

Arsenal loses key squad member for Premier League start

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Gabriel Jesus will be absent for the opening weeks of the new season with injury. In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus was unexpectedly absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal's Emirates Cup clash against Monaco on Wednesday. The club confirmed before kick-off that he had […]

Borussia Dortmund

/ 54 days ago

Chelsea's top summer signing injured, Pochettino gives update

Chelsea's pre-season standoff with Borussia Dortmund, which ended in a draw, brought with it an unfortunate setback as Christopher Nkunku went down with an injury. Chelsea's recent acquisition needed a substitution after just 22 minutes in Chicago. The Blues, under Mauricio Pochettino, got off to another strong start thanks in large part to the Frenchman's […]

Attendance

/ 56 days ago

Premier League Summer Series averaged 44K fans per game

With a lot of serious competition from the Soccer Champions Tour and Leagues Cup, the attendance for the inaugural Premier League Summer Series averaged more than 44,000 fans per game. In total, 264,879 soccer fans attended the series throughout the United States. When you consider that the Premier League Summer Series didn't include Manchester United […]

Attendance

/ 59 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 […]

Friendlies

/ 61 days ago

Jude Bellingham nets first Real Madrid goal in front of 67k crowd

Manchester United fell to Real Madrid by a score of 2-0 in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. American soccer fans watched a match between two of the sport's all-time greats. It was Erik ten Hag's and Carlo Ancelotti’s second pre-season friendly this week. The youthful Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat to Wrexham in San Diego […]