Chelsea has formally introduced that they’ll return to play preseason matches in america this summer time. The Blues beforehand performed 5 friendlies within the States in July and early August of 2023. Three of those opponents have been fellow English foes. Nonetheless, additionally they confronted off in opposition to German giants Borussia Dortmund and well-liked Welsh aspect Wrexham.
The Premier League membership has now revealed that they’ve scheduled a rematch of Wrexham this summer time. The 2 sides performed earlier than a sold-out crowd in North Carolina earlier than the present marketing campaign. Nonetheless, the upcoming fixture is now set to be performed in Santa Clara, California this July. The sport will happen on the identical evening because the MLS All-Star matchup with the highest Liga MX gamers in Ohio.
Chelsea schedules US summer time tour video games in opposition to Wrexham, Membership America
“It’s nice to be enjoying Wrexham as soon as once more, following the success of final yr’s encounter in Chapel Hill,” acknowledged Chelsea chief govt Chris Jurasek. “We sit up for enjoying in entrance of our loyal supporters primarily based in California on the Levi’s Stadium, which is bound to create a beautiful environment.”
Each Chelsea and Wrexham have possession ties to North America. The Blues are at present co-owned by American billionaire Todd Boehly. Wrexham, however, was beforehand bought by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
The 2 groups will play extra preseason friendlies within the States, with additional bulletins to observe. Though opponents aren’t but recognized, Wrexham did declare to be planning two extra matches on the tour.
Together with the Wrexham rematch, Chelsea introduced they may even play Membership America Stateside. The sport between the Blues and the Mexican aspect is going on every week following the Wrexham sport in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We’re additionally actually excited to be returning to Atlanta this summer time as a part of our preseason tour,” continued Jurasek. “Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a very outstanding venue, and we can’t wait to play there once more in entrance of our US fanbase once we come up in opposition to Membership America.”
Membership America is arguably probably the most adorned membership in all of Mexico. Águilas have collected extra Liga MX, Copa MX, and CONCACAF Champions League titles than some other crew.
No less than six Premier League golf equipment coming to the US this summer time
Chelsea’s announcement implies that a majority of the Premier League’s ‘Large Six’ golf equipment are touring throughout the pond this summer time. Arsenal, Liverpool, and each Manchester groups have already revealed plans to play within the States. Tottenham Hotspur, the one Large Six membership not scheduling a visit Stateside, is planning one other tour of Asia as a substitute.
Together with the highest English groups, Aston Villa can also be enjoying in america. Unai Emery’s membership beforehand revealed they’ll face MLS membership Columbus Crew on July twenty seventh. Extra European powerhouses are prone to announce summer time plans to journey to the States quickly.
Chelsea preseason summer time tour within the US schedule (thus far):
Chelsea vs. Wrexham, July 24, time TBD, Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium: Tickets
Chelsea vs. Membership America, July 31, 7 p.m., Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium: Tickets
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