New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is not exactly a fan of his team's preseason tour of the United States. The Blues, like many of the top European teams, have scheduled various friendlies across America in recent weeks. The idea is to reap the financial benefits of playing in front of massive crowds, while also […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Leagues Cup begins its rebirth in just a few days. Previously, the event was an invitation-based, friendly competition. But it is now an official part of the CONCACAF club ecosystem, with spots in the recently-rechristened Champions Cup on the line. However, in it's expanded and much-lauded grand reopening campaign, Leagues Cup is going up […]

Sources tell World Soccer Talk that the Soccer Champions Tour has found a home on ESPN networks this summer. The 2023 tournament features a slew of friendlies involving many of the top teams in Europe. For example, Manchester United, Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus. Also, Barcelona and Real Madrid play out their third Clásico in […]

Fans of blaugrana, FC Barcelona are playing four games in the United States this summer, including el Clásico in Arlington, Texas. The good news is that you can find Barcelona tickets on sale before they become available to the general public. First, you can purchase tickets through reputable sellers such as Vivid Seats who are […]

Soccer's biggest competition in the United States this summer is the Soccer Champions Tour. Featuring Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Milan and Juventus, games are scheduled July 22 through August 2. If you want to get your Soccer Champions Tour ticket, there are three options to consider. Before we delve into that, let's share […]

This summer's Soccer Champions Tour will compete directly for viewers and popularity with the revamped Leagues Cup. The two competitions overlap in kickoff dates, making for a battle over which can pull in the audiences. In one corner is the royalty of the sport. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Milan each have three games in […]

Soccer Champions Tour has revealed the official schedule for their upcoming tournament in the United States. The eight-game competition will feature six of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus and AC Milan will all play in the tournament Stateside this summer. The eight games grow a mounting […]