USA-based Everton supporters are welcoming David Moyes’ side trip to the country this summer as ticket prices and release date details are revealed
North American Toffees have been sharing their excitement at the news that Everton will travel to the USA this summer to take part in the Premier League Summer Series with tickets going on sale at 3pm today UK time. David Moyes’ men will play in three Stateside cities in nine days between Saturday July 26 and Sunday August 3, where they will face Bournemouth, West Ham United and Manchester United respectively.
Tony Sampson, chair of North American Toffees and Fan Advisory Board member, said: “The excitement levels have been off the scale since the announcement was made, from both North American Toffees and Blues back home in Liverpool.
“There are strong and long-standing connections between the US and Everton. With an ever-growing fanbase out here, a well-established network of supporter groups and our new US owners, this a perfect opportunity to show the US what Everton is all about.”
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The Summer Series kicks off with a match between Everton and Bournemouth at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Saturday July 26. Henry Ortiz, chair of the New Jersey Toffees said: “We can’t wait to welcome our fellow Evertonians to New Jersey.
“Some of our group visited Goodison a couple of years ago and we were blown away by the reception we got from Blues in the city. We’re now looking forward to returning the complement for travelling Blues and turning New Jersey Blue!”
Following the opening match, Everton travel west to Chicago to face West Ham United at Soldier Field on Wednesday July 30. Lo MacDonald, chair of Chicago Evertonians, is ready to lay out the blue carpet for supporters making the trip to Windy City and said: “There are few places I’d rather be than Chicago in the summer, and I couldn’t imagine a better event than the Toffees coming here and playing at historic Soldier Field.
“We have been extremely fortunate to have Evertonians from far and wide come to our pub, share a pint, and support The Toffees. The Chicago Evertonians have been existence for over 20 years and we are proud to be a part of this growing mosaic of US and International Evertonians.”
The second edition of the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament concludes with a game between Everton and Manchester United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday August 3. Chris Harding, chair of the Atlanta Evertonians, said: “We’re gearing up for a brilliant experience for all Blues – whether local or travelling.
“Watch out for information of how to get updates as plans come together. Atlanta is going to be fire!”
Each matchday will offer US-based and travelling supporters a double-header of Premier League action to enjoy, with a matchday ticket giving fans a seat for both matches (see full match schedule below).
Ticket registration is open at premierleague.com/summerseries.
Tickets for all matches will be available for general sale at 10am ET (3pm GMT) on Friday March 14 via ticketmaster.com.
Prices start from $77 (inclusive of fees), and each ticket will give fans the chance to see all four teams play across each matchday. Nearly a quarter of all tickets for the tournament are priced below $100.
Club-led fan engagement activities and events in all three host cities are being planned and more information about these will be shared in due course. Supporters can follow the build-up via Premier League, PLinUSA and official Everton/EvertonInUSA channels on social media, and use #PLSummerSeries to get involved.
For all the latest tournament and ticket information visit premierleague.com/summerseries
