Tag: USA summer tours

AC Milan USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

American fans will likely have the first chance to see Christian Pulisic with his new team.

AC Milan is heading to the United States this summer, which will likely give American fans the first chance to see Christian Pulisic with his new team.

Pulisic will join the Rossoneri from Chelsea, which will add even more anticipation for the club’s first summer tour of the United States since 2019.

The Serie A giants will take part in the Soccer Champions Tour, which also includes Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Milan will play in the western portion of the country, with two matches in California and one in Las Vegas. The games will come against its Serie A rival Juventus, as well as Spanish powers Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Here are Milan’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

AC Milan USA tour 2023

Sunday, July 23: AC Milan vs. Real Madrid at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. TICKETS.

Thursday, July 27: AC Milan vs. Juventus at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, Calif. TICKETS.

Tuesday, Aug. 1: AC Milan vs. Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV. TICKETS.

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Juventus USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

The Bianconeri return to the United States as part of their preseason preparations

For a second consecutive year, Juventus will tour the United States as part of its preseason preparations.

The Serie A giants will take part in the Soccer Champions Tour, which also includes Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Just like they did last summer, the Bianconeri will face Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in the United States. But this time around they will also take on domestic rival AC Milan.

Juve will be in California for its first two games before flying across the country for a match against Madrid in Orlando.

Here are Juve’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Juventus USA tour 2023

Saturday, July 22: FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. TICKETS.

Thursday, July 27: Juventus vs. AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, Calif. TICKETS.

Wednesday, Aug. 2: Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla. TICKETS.

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Real Madrid USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

Los Blancos are returning to U.S. soil to play four high-profile preseason games

Real Madrid will embark on a preseason tour of the U.S. in 2023, with four high-profile fixtures on the agenda.

Madrid will take part in the Soccer Champions Tour, which also includes Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United.

The most high-profile match of the tour will see Madrid face arch-rival Barcelona in a preseason El Clásico at the 105,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

It will be the second consecutive preseason Clásico on U.S. soil, after the teams met in Las Vegas last year.

Here are Real Madrid’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Real Madrid USA tour 2023

Sunday, July 23: Real Madrid vs. AC Milan at The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Calif. TICKETS.

Wednesday, July 26: Real Madrid vs. Manchester United at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. TICKETS.

Saturday, July 29: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. TICKETS.

Wednesday, Aug. 2: Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla. TICKETS.

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Barcelona USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

Barcelona returns to the U.S. for a second straight preseason, including another match versus Real Madrid

Barcelona will once again return to the United States this summer as the club embarks on a four-game preseason tour.

The Blaugrana will focus on the western portion of the country, with two games in California, one in Las Vegas and a much-anticipated El Clásico matchup with Real Madrid in Texas.

This summer’s U.S. tour will be part of the Soccer Champions Tour, which also includes Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Barcelona has toured the U.S. on 13 previous occasions, including 2011, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. Last summer saw another El Clásico on U.S. soil, which took place in Las Vegas.

Here are Barcelona’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Barcelona USA tour 2023

Saturday, July 22: FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. TICKETS.

Wednesday, July 26: Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. TICKETS.

Saturday, July 29: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. TICKETS.

Tuesday, Aug. 1: AC Milan vs, FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev. TICKETS.

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Soccer Champions Tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

El Clásico is coming back to the U.S.

El Clásico is coming back to the United States.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off on U.S. soil for the third time, with their match at the 105,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Texas highlighting this summer’s Soccer Champions Tour.

The eight-game event will include those two Spanish juggernauts — who will play four games apiece during their U.S. trip — plus Juventus, AC Milan, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

The series, which is being put on by investment firm Sixth Street, event promoter Legends, and AEG, the owners of the LA Galaxy, will be played in California, Texas, Nevada, and Florida. Seven of the eight matches will take place in NFL or college football stadiums, while Juventus will meet AC Milan at the Galaxy’s home, Dignity Health Sports Park.

Kickoff times have not yet been announced, and in a release announcing the event, it was noted that “the matches remain subject to approval by the relevant football authorities.” An exclusive pre-sale window will begin May 16, with tickets going on sale for the general public on May 19.

Here are the Soccer Champions Tour fixtures for 2023 in the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Soccer Champions Tour 2023 (times ET)

Saturday, July 22: FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. TICKETS.

Sunday, July 23: Real Madrid vs. AC Milan at The Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, Calif. TICKETS.

Wednesday, July 26: Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. TICKETS.

Wednesday, July 26: Real Madrid vs. Manchester United at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas. TICKETS.

Thursday, July 27: Juventus vs. AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, Calif. TICKETS.

Saturday, July 29: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. TICKETS.

Tuesday, Aug. 1: AC Milan vs, FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev. TICKETS.

Wednesday, Aug. 2: Juventus vs. Real Madrid at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla. TICKETS.

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Newcastle USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

The Magpies will play three Premier League Summer Series matches in the U.S.

Newcastle United, one of the big surprises of the Premier League season, is taking its show on the road this summer.

The Magpies are heading to the United States as part of the six-team Premier League Summer Series, the English top-flight’s first preseason tournament to be held in the U.S.

“We look forward to taking the squad to the United States as part of the Premier League Summer Series,” head coach Eddie Howe told Newcastle’s website. “We know the quality of opposition will be strong, and the matches will be highly competitive as we prepare for next season.

“It’s also a great opportunity to be close to our amazing fans in North America. We are blessed to have incredible support wherever we go, and we look forward to the opportunity to play in front of them at three great stadiums.”

Newcastle will play three Premier League rivals in the eastern portion of the country, with matches in Philadelphia, Atlanta and New Jersey.

Here are Newcastle’s fixtures for the club’s 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Newcastle USA tour 2023 (times ET)

July 23: Newcastle vs. Aston Villa — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA. 7 p.m. TICKETS.

July 26: Newcastle vs. Chelsea — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA. 8:15 p.m. TICKETS.

July 28: Newcastle vs. Brighton — Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ. 7:30 p.m. TICKETS.

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Borussia Dortmund USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

The Bundesliga giants will be back in the U.S. this summer for the first time since 2019

Borussia Dortmund will return to the U.S. for the first time in four years this summer, having made their most recent visits in 2018 and 2019.

The Bundesliga side currently has matches scheduled against Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea, with more set to be confirmed.

Dortmund has featured two high-profile Americans in recent years. Christian Pulisic played during the 2018 tour, while Gio Reyna featured in 2019 and will most likely do so again this summer.

“If you take a look at the big clubs that are spending part of their pre-season preparations in the USA this summer and also playing high-profile friendlies, then it is only logical that we at Borussia Dortmund should not ignore this trend,” said sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

“We look forward to returning to North America, where the market is becoming increasingly important in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup and the enthusiasm for football is growing,” managing director Carsten Cramer added.

Here are Dortmund’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Borussia Dortmund USA tour 2023

July 30: Borussia Dortmund vs Manchester United — Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV. 6 p.m. local. TICKETS.

August 2: Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea — Soldier Field, Chicago, IL. 7:30 p.m. local. TICKETS.

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La Liga USA-Mexico tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

Atlético Madrid, Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Sevilla will each play two games in North America

Four of Spain’s biggest clubs will head to the USA and Mexico this summer for preseason friendlies.

However, the country’s two biggest clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, will not be taking part.

But there will still be plenty of star power on display as Atlético Madrid, Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Sevilla all head to North America ahead of the 2023-24 season.

A statement from La Liga said: “The summer tour is part of La Liga and its clubs’ strategy to grow the Spanish Professional League’s footprint in the United States and Mexico.

“The tour will make its first stop in 2023 in the United States and Mexico. It will continue the strategy to develop and grow the league, its clubs and competitions in North American markets.”

Each of the clubs will play two games, one in Mexico and one in the United States. The two games in the U.S. will be a doubleheader at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Here are the fixtures for La Liga’s 2023 summer tour of the United States and Mexico, including how to purchase tickets.

La Liga USA-Mexico tour 2023

August 2: Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico. 7 p.m. local. TICKETS.

August 2: Sevilla vs Real Betis — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico. 9 p.m. local. TICKETS.

August 5: Atlético Madrid vs Sevilla — Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA. 4 p.m. local. TICKETS.

August 5: Real Sociedad vs Real Betis — Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA. 7 p.m. local. TICKETS.

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Arsenal USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

For the second straight year, the Gunners will conduct a preseason tour of the United States. 

For the second straight year, Arsenal will conduct a preseason tour of the United States.

The Gunners will be just one of several high-profile Premier League clubs traveling to the U.S. ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, including Manchester United and Chelsea.

Arsenal will be the opponent for the MLS All-Star Game in Washington, D.C., as the league returns to a format with a European opponent after facing a team of all-stars from Liga MX for two straight years.

Three days later the Gunners will face Manchester United in New Jersey, while Arseblog News reports that the team is also set for a friendly match in Los Angeles.

Here are Arsenal’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Arsenal USA tour 2023

July 19: Arsenal vs MLS All-Stars — Audi Field, Washington, D.C. TICKETS.

July 22: Arsenal vs Manchester United — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. TICKETS.

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Wrexham USA tour 2023: Schedule, tickets, stadiums and more

Everyone’s favorite lower-division Welsh side is heading to the U.S. this summer

As its popularity explodes in the United States, the next step for Wrexham AFC looks like an obvious one: tour the United States.

The “Welcome to Wrexham” stars will head stateside in the summer of 2023, with some high-profile matches on their agenda.

Already, matches against Chelsea and Manchester United have been confirmed for the newly minted League Two side, with a game against the LA Galaxy’s reserves also on the docket.

In addition, Wrexham has been confirmed for The Soccer Tournament, a $1 million winner-take-all event in Cary, North Carolina that will feature 7v7 games.

Here are Wrexham’s fixtures for its 2023 summer tour of the United States, including how to purchase tickets.

Wrexham USA tour 2023

July 1-4: The Soccer Tournament — Cary, NC. TICKETS.

July 19: Wrexham vs Chelsea — Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC. TICKETS

July 22: Wrexham vs LA Galaxy II — Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA. 7:30 p.m. local. TICKETS.

July 25: Wrexham vs Man Utd — Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA. 7:30 p.m. local. TICKETS.

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