Arsenal FC has announced that it’s men’s first team will travel to the United States in July as part of its pre-season plans.
The Premier League team will compete in the FC Series, a national expansion of the Florida Cup, held in the state since 2015 featuring clubs from across the globe.
The fixtures already confirmed for the North London club are matches against Orlando City on 20th July at the Exploria Stadium and a Florida Cup fixture against Chelsea on 23rd July at the Camping World Stadium.
Camping World Stadium recently completed the latest in a $260 million series of upgrades and is a candidate to host games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The historic venue has hosted several top-tier international matches including five matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, nine matches during the 1996 Olympic Games and three matches during Copa América Centenario in 2016.
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, said, “We’re very pleased to see our pre-season plans taking shape with the announcement of our trip to the United States to take part in the FC Series. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen our fans in the US and we’re looking forward to playing in front of them. We’ll be playing some good sides that will provide strong opposition and the training and matchday facilities in Orlando will provide a first-class environment for our preparations for next season.”
Arsenal Technical Director, Edu, added, “The FC Series, together with our Orlando training camp, will provide Mikel and the squad with an excellent level of preparation as we focus on next season. We look forward to confirming further plans for our pre-season very soon.”
The trip will represent an excellent opportunity for the club to engage with its global fanbase once again, after two years of disrupted travel due to the pandemic. With the Premier League continuing to grow in the US, a London derby clash with rivals Chelsea FC is sure to be a highlight of the tour.
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