06-05-2010, 10:08 PM
United announce summer tour
Red Devils travelling to USA and Canada for pre-season friendlies
Manchester United will play four games in the United States and Canada as part of a pre-season North American tour.
The Red Devils will arrive in Chicago, home of new shirt sponsor Aon Corp, on July 12 for training before taking on SPL giants Celtic on July 16 at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
The 18-time English champions play the Philadelphia Union five days later at Lincoln Financial Field and meet the Kansas City Wizards on July 25 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Manchester United will also feature in the MLS All-Star game, which sees Sir Alex Ferguson'smen take on the league's stars on July 28 in Houston.
Enthusiasm
"It's great to be going back to North America," Ferguson told the club's official website.
"I enjoyed the last two tours there in 2003 and 2004 immensely.
"The quality of the facilities is outstanding and there is a real enthusiasm in the crowds.
"It's especially pleasing to be going in a World Cup year, when the interest in football will be at its height."
source: skysports.com
Red Devils travelling to USA and Canada for pre-season friendlies
Manchester United will play four games in the United States and Canada as part of a pre-season North American tour.
The Red Devils will arrive in Chicago, home of new shirt sponsor Aon Corp, on July 12 for training before taking on SPL giants Celtic on July 16 at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
The 18-time English champions play the Philadelphia Union five days later at Lincoln Financial Field and meet the Kansas City Wizards on July 25 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Manchester United will also feature in the MLS All-Star game, which sees Sir Alex Ferguson'smen take on the league's stars on July 28 in Houston.
Enthusiasm
"It's great to be going back to North America," Ferguson told the club's official website.
"I enjoyed the last two tours there in 2003 and 2004 immensely.
"The quality of the facilities is outstanding and there is a real enthusiasm in the crowds.
"It's especially pleasing to be going in a World Cup year, when the interest in football will be at its height."
source: skysports.com