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Manchester United confirm US summer tour

The Premier League outfit confirmed that they plan to embark on a five city tour to the United States during pre-season.

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Manchester United set to embark on a summer USA tour

Jose Mourinho's side, currently fifth in the Premier League, will play in five American cities including Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Santa Clara and Washington DC.

ICC dates

Dates and opponents for the matches have not been announced, but some of the games are likely to form part of the International Champions Cup friendly tournament.

"Visiting North America will give the team the best possible preparation for the new season, using top-class training facilities and playing in some great stadiums," said United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in a press release.

"We have witnessed first-hand the passion and support for the club in the US in recent years, so naturally it is something that everybody is very much looking forward to this summer."

Big names 

Reports suggest Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus could also feature in the International Champions Cup.

Manchester United's English defender Phil Jones (L) talks with Manchester United's Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo (R)
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Manchester United's English defender Phil Jones (L) talks with Manchester United's Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo (R)OLI SCARFFAFP

City recently revealed they will also tour the United States prior to the 2017-18 season, but no further details have been announced.

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