Man City USA tour in preparation for Community Shield

The anticipation for the preseason tour is building as Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions, Manchester City, embark on a thrilling journey across the United States. This four-match schedule, organized in collaboration with the FC Series, promises to deliver high-octane football action and showcase the best of City’s talent.

Tour kickoff against Celtic

The tour kicks off against Scottish Premier League champions Celtic on 23 July at the iconic Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. This match marks the beginning of an exciting series of fixtures that will see City take on some of the top teams in the world.

Clash at Yankee Stadium

Next, City will face off against AC Milan at New York’s legendary Yankee Stadium on 27 July 2024. This match is expected to be a highlight of the tour, bringing together two of Europe’s most storied clubs in a venue famous for its sporting heritage.

Barcelona showdown in Orlando

The action then moves to Florida, where City will meet Barcelona at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando on 30 July 2024. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, featuring some of the biggest names in football and a clash of two footballing philosophies.

Final fixture in Ohio

City’s final fixture will take place in Columbus, Ohio, at the historic Ohio Stadium. With a capacity of over 100,000, this venue will host a Premier League showdown against Chelsea on Saturday, 3 August 2024. This match will be a fitting conclusion to what promises to be a memorable tour.

City's USA Tour Squad

Here is the confirmed squad, listed in number order, that will represent Manchester City on this exciting tour:

• Kalvin Phillips
• Savinho
• Erling Haaland
• Jack Grealish
• Stefan Ortega Moreno
• Ederson
• Maximo Perrone
• Scott Carson
• Oscar Bobb
• Jacob Wright
• Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
• Jadel Katongo
• Joel Ndala
• Tom Galvez
• Nico O’Reilly
• Mahamadou Susoho
• Justin Oboavwoduo
• Luke Mbete
• Jaden Heskey
• Rico Lewis
• Callum Doyle
• James McAtee
• Amar Fatah
• Stephen Mfuni
• Micah Hamilton
• Lakyle Samuel
• Ben Knight
• Josh Wilson-Esbrand

This is the squad they start the tour with. Players can still leave the squad or be added to the squad depending on transfers. It’s going to be an exciting tour in the built-up to the 2024 Community Shield. Manchester City fans are already eagerly booking their Community Shield tickets hoping to see their team taking revanche for the lost FA Cup final.