Roger Hampel
Manchester United has announced that they will be playing against Wrexham AFC, a team from the fifth tier of English football, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego as part of their 2023 summer tour. This is the first match of the tour to be announced, following the club's revelation that they will be traveling to the US in preparation for the 2023/24 season.
The game against Wrexham AFC is set to take place on Tuesday, July 25, and will involve a youth-focused team from Manchester United's traveling squad, supplemented by academy prospects. The match will be part of a week-long training camp in San Diego, where United will give opportunities to their most promising young academy players to gain valuable experience in a first-team environment.
Andrew Cole, Manchester United ambassador, announced the match alongside Wrexham AFC chairman Rob McElhenney, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Qualcomm Incorporated, Don McGuire, and City of San Diego Council President, Monica Montgomery-Steppe. Fans from Red Devils of San Diego, the local branch of the Manchester United Supporters’ Club, were invited to attend an event in the Californian city announcing the fixture. They were able to pose questions to representatives of both clubs and learn about the importance of pre-season games to preparations for the new season.
Manchester United Football Director John Murtough highlighted the club's history of nurturing and promoting youth, stating that the match against Wrexham AFC is a great example of giving opportunities for academy players to gain valuable experience. Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson expressed excitement about playing in the United States for the first time and called the match against Manchester United a competitive fixture and a good test for the team.
Wrexham AFC has gained worldwide fame thanks to the presence of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who have taken ownership of the club and begun a new era in its history. With the financial background in place, the club is focused on harmonious progress and striving for success.
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In conclusion, Manchester United's 2023 US summer tour will be an exciting opportunity for their young academy players to gain valuable experience in a first-team environment. The match against Wrexham AFC will be a competitive fixture and a good test for the team as they prepare for the 2023/24 season.
Source: Manchester United, TransferyInfo
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