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/ 141 days agoChelsea boss Enzo Maresca casts dark shadow over US tour
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 […]
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/ 503 days agoDIRECTV 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 […]
Arsenal
/ 506 days agoArsenal 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
/ 506 days agoBarcelona 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
/ 507 days agoManchester 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
/ 509 days agoEuropean 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
/ 510 days agoSoccer 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 […]
Leagues Cup
/ 525 days agoLeagues Cup faces serious competition for viewers attention
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 […]
ESPN
/ 534 days agoEl Clásico and Soccer Champions Tour to air on ESPN networks
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 […]
Barcelona
/ 591 days agoBarcelona tickets on sale for el Clàsico vs Real Madrid in Texas
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 […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 592 days agoGet Your 2023 Soccer Champions Tour tickets now
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 […]
Leagues Cup
/ 593 days agoSoccer Champions Tour goes head to head against Leagues Cup
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 […]
AC Milan
/ 593 days ago6 biggest soccer teams in world to play in US summer tourney
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 […]