Are Premier League friendlies enough for U.S. fans?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 31 July 2024
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are just some of the teams in America during pre-season supposedly giving back to their fans abroad.
But is it enough? Do Premier League teams need to play competitive matches away from England to truly make this a global game?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Adam Crafton to discuss the importance of pre-season tours in the US for Premier League clubs with the likes of James McNicholas, Laurie Whitwell, Sam Lee and James Pearce also sharing their views while on tour.
Iain Macintosh also catches up with supporters in LA to ask how willing supporters in the USA are to see the teams they support play overseas.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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| 1:07.9 | The Athletic FC Podcast Network Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool are just some of the teams in America during preseason, supposedly giving back to fans abroad. |
| 1:23.8 | But is it enough? |
| 1:25.3 | Do Premier League teams need to play competitive matches away from England to truly make this a global game? |
| 1:32.1 | I'm Ayahu Akinwalero. |
| 1:33.3 | Welcome to the Athletic FC podcast. |
| 1:41.8 | Well, joining me today is Adam Crafton, who's based out in the United States. |
| 1:46.1 | We'll also be hearing from a selection of our dedicated club reporters who are also out on tour as well. |
| 1:52.7 | Firstly, Adam, look, I mean, we've mentioned quite a few teams. |
| 1:55.7 | You haven't spoken about Walls, West Ham Villa, Bournemouth and Palace either out in America. |
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