Premier League ‘announce six-team pre-season tournament in US this summer’… with Chelsea, Newcastle, Brighton, Villa, Brentford and Leeds (when they stay up!) All invited
The Premier League is reportedly coming to the United States this summer in the form of a six-team tournament.
Chelsea, Newcastle, Brentford, Brighton and Aston Villa will all take part, and Leeds United likely if they retain their Premier League status, per The athletic.
Reportedly labeled the ‘Summer Series’, England’s top flight teams will go head-to-head along the east coast at the end of July.
It follows the NBA and NFL expanding their appeal to global audiences, taking part in games in Paris, London and Munich respectively – which have been noted as “inspiration” for the upcoming league.
The United States has been a frequent summer destination for Premier League clubs to fine-tune their respective rosters and increase marketability in an ever-expanding global competition.
The American trio of Leeds United Weston McKennie (L), Brendon Aaronson (C) and Tyler Adams (R)
Brentford and Newcastle, who played at the weekend, are both reportedly involved
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea and Unai Emery’s resurgent Aston Villa will also be in the United States in July
Premier League leaders Arsenal, Everton, Manchester City and Chelsea all traveled across the Atlantic to play in friendly competitions ahead of the start of the current campaign.
All but Pep Guardiola’s team played on American soil against an MLS opponent.
It is currently unclear whether City will return to the United States, although neighbors Manchester United have already confirmed a summer trip to the west coast.
The Red Devils will play Wrexham, a non-league Welsh side owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, on July 25 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Man United will also make a trip to Sin City where Borussia Dortmund is waiting for her. The European giants play at the impressive Allegiant Stadium on July 30.
Arsenal will visit the nation’s capital to play the Wayne Rooney-coached MLS All-Star team at Audi Field on July 19.
Premier League giants Manchester United are likely to play some of their senior stars on July 25
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have brought Welsh club Wrexham to global attention
Wayne Rooney and Kieran Gibbs marked the announcement of the All-Star Game vs. Arsenal