Summer 2019 friendlies in USA

Jürgen Klopp’s men will visit Fenway Park in Boston, Yankee Stadium in New York City and Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana at the University of Notre Dame.

Kicking off the Reds’ trip, the University of Notre Dame in Indiana will host a competitive football match for the first time in the 90-year history of its 77,000-seat venue, when the Reds face Borussia Dortmund on Friday July 19 (8pm kick-off local time).

The team will next make their way to Boston for a welcome return to the home of the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, to meet Spain’s oldest football club, Sevilla FC, on Sunday July 21 (6pm kick-off local time).

Then, on Wednesday July 24, the famous Yankee Stadium baseball field will be transformed into a football pitch when Liverpool take on Sporting CP (8pm kick-off local time).

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/347116-liverpool-tour-united-states-dortmund-sevilla-sporting.

South Bend,Fenway and Yankee stadium.

Am I being overly hopeful by assuming the game vs Sporting Lisbon is part of the deal for us to sign Bruno Fernandes?

......thought so.

Am I being overly hopeful by assuming the game vs Sporting Lisbon is part of the deal for us to sign Bruno Fernandes?

......thought so.

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Reds coming to my home state of Indiana for the first time. Sadly the ticket prices will likely exclude me again.

I’ll go to the game at Yankee Stadium.

Not sure what the fascination is with playing footy at baseball grounds is all about.

Can any of our US friends enlighten me because it all looks a bit daft to me - fans miles away from the pitch around most of the stadium.

Not sure what the fascination is with playing footy at baseball grounds is all about.

Can any of our US friends enlighten me because it all looks a bit daft to me - fans miles away from the pitch around most of the stadium.

Was just about to post this.

Not as if there are a shortage of stadiums in the US either.

I don't think there's a specific reason other than the obvious Fenway connection,Patriots stadium is in the ass end of Foxborough,35 miles away,plastic pitch,only other choices in Boston are Harvard and B.C both plastic pitches.That champions cup thing has probs got dibs on alot of stadiums.Notre Dame has never had a soccer game and has an iconic status as far as stadiums go.Kinda the same goes with Yankees stadium,better going there than than New Jersey.

I don't think there's a specific reason other than the obvious Fenway connection,Patriots stadium is in the ass end of Foxborough,35 miles away,plastic pitch,only other choices in Boston are Harvard and B.C both plastic pitches.That champions cup thing has probs got dibs on alot of stadiums.Notre Dame has never had a soccer game and has an iconic status as far as stadiums go.Kinda the same goes with Yankees stadium,better going there than than New Jersey.

I thought this idea to play a sport in a different stadium started with the NHL and their winter classics where they play outdoors then soccer caught on? Could be wrong.

Don't know but they ain't playing at Fenway if Henry doesn't own it! Anyway advanced tickets are live for Boston game.Anyone remember what the break is for players after international tournaments 2 weeks or a month after their last game? Some big names cold be missing!

I do think it's more about the spectacle of big names in famous stadiums. The seating not really fitting with football as JD noted is one issue, and then some American football stadiums, like Michigan last summer, have too narrow of a playing surface even when you expand the boundaries, which really changes the dynamic of a match. But this event everybsummer has shown that if you put the right teams out, fans will flock in large numbers, even with exorbitant ticket prices.

Don't know but they ain't playing at Fenway if Henry doesn't own it! Anyway advanced tickets are live for Boston game.Anyone remember what the break is for players after international tournaments 2 weeks or a month after their last game? Some big names cold be missing!

There's the obvious Fenway connection, but they are playing at Yankee stadium too, and Liverpool are not co-owned by the Steinbrenners.

There are plenty of stadiums in the US where they could play, so i think Robby the Z is onto something regarding big names in famous staadiums.

I do think it's more about the spectacle of big names in famous stadiums. The seating not really fitting with football as JD noted is one issue, and then some American football stadiums, like Michigan last summer, have too narrow of a playing surface even when you expand the boundaries, which really changes the dynamic of a match. But this event everybsummer has shown that if you put the right teams out, fans will flock in large numbers, even with exorbitant ticket prices.

I think that makes sense. I am about halfway between NY and Boston so i could go to either game, but friendlies really do not interest me much. There is no intensity and it's basically a glorified training exercise often times with big names missing which in my opinion is not worth the price that these games are likely to cost. I'd pay the equivalent to what a minor league game costs, not premium price.

I think that makes sense. I am about halfway between NY and Boston so i could go to either game, but friendlies really do not interest me much. There is no intensity and it's basically a glorified training exercise often times with big names missing which in my opinion is not worth the price that these games are likely to cost. I'd pay the equivalent to what a minor league game costs, not premium price.

It's just too dear for me with all the medical expenses we have. I'd rather go see a legit training session if they happen to open up one of those while they are out here.

Won't be much of the first team there considering the Copa America and African Cup of Nations in the summer.

I think that makes sense. I am about halfway between NY and Boston so i could go to either game, but friendlies really do not interest me much. There is no intensity and it's basically a glorified training exercise often times with big names missing which in my opinion is not worth the price that these games are likely to cost. I'd pay the equivalent to what a minor league game costs, not premium price.

   

Think we're arguing the same side of the coin here.I wonder if Clyne will show!

I bought my tickets for the game at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. I am excited to see the game. I enjoy getting to see the mighty Reds play.

I bought my tickets for the game at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. I am excited to see the game. I enjoy getting to see the mighty Reds play.

Enjoy and enjoy a relatively short trip. Not quite Soldier Field but not too much further for you!

I do think it's more about the spectacle of big names in famous stadiums. The seating not really fitting with football as JD noted is one issue, and then some American football stadiums, like Michigan last summer, have too narrow of a playing surface even when you expand the boundaries, which really changes the dynamic of a match. But this event everybsummer has shown that if you put the right teams out, fans will flock in large numbers, even with exorbitant ticket prices.

   

You're right about fans flocking to these games.I had a look at LFCBoston social media and thru the roof with comments about it compared to the league title/Champions league run.Bunch of weirdo's!

Enjoy and enjoy a relatively short trip. Not quite Soldier Field but not too much further for you!

Thank you very much. My dad is joining me. It should be a great time.

I know sometimes we don't see everyone from the first team, but there is always a chance. I have seen quite a few of the starters throughout the games I have seen in the States. I can safely say that I will have seen the Reds each time they have come here.

Went on general sale this morning already tickets up on the legal touting sites at higher prices for a F***ing friendly.I don't get it?

I see John Barnes is doing a promo p.a in Cambridge,mass on monday evening.

I see John Barnes is doing a promo p.a in Cambridge,mass on monday evening.

Isn't it already sold out? Is this just to promote the Liverpool "brand" ?

As for the demand, I get it as going overseas is not an option for most American fans (or maybe it's a once in a lifetime trip - I've been lucky enough to go a half-dozen times but luck has run out for me).

But a single match here is no small price tag. I suppose selling 80 % of the seats at those prices spins the amount of cash all parties are looking for.

I do wonder what kind of side is going to be heading out for this US tour - AFCON, Copa America and even that Nations League stuff (as well as the fact our season didn't end till June 1st!) 

Bit of a shame that some big European clubs get to face off in different parts of the world but they don't have the players who people are used to seeing week in week out.

I do wonder what kind of side is going to be heading out for this US tour - AFCON, Copa America and even that Nations League stuff (as well as the fact our season didn't end till June 1st!) 

Bit of a shame that some big European clubs get to face off in different parts of the world but they don't have the players who people are used to seeing week in week out.

Most of us will take what we can get. I went to the match vs. Roma three years ago in st. Louis and saw (among others) Sheyi Ojo, Lazar Markovic, Andre Wisdom and Alex Manninger in action! But we still had a great day/night out my son and me.

Most of us will take what we can get. I went to the match vs. Roma three years ago and saw (among others) Sheyi Ojo, Lazar Markovic, Andre Wisdom and Alex Manninger in action! But we still had a great day/night out my son and me.

Was that the game in St Louis?  I was at that one as well. 

I've also been to Soldier Field (Olympiacos) and Fenway 6 years ago to see us take on Roma. 

I'm gonna try to get to South Bend in a few weeks to see us play Dortmund at Notre Dame. 

Was that the game in St Louis?  I was at that one as well. 

I've also been to Soldier Field (Olympiacos) and Fenway 6 years ago to see us take on Roma. 

I'm gonna try to get to South Bend in a few weeks to see us play Dortmund at Notre Dame.

That was the match. Hope you have a great time. Wish I could go as well but them's the bounces.

Isn't it already sold out? Is this just to promote the Liverpool "brand" ?

As for the demand, I get it as going overseas is not an option for most American fans (or maybe it's a once in a lifetime trip - I've been lucky enough to go a half-dozen times but luck has run out for me).

But a single match here is no small price tag. I suppose selling 80 % of the seats at those prices spins the amount of cash all parties are looking for.

 

I think the fan section is sold out but not the general wicked expensive seats.No clue what Barnes was talking about don't go to the bar that held it,he's in Nyc wednesday after work. Did see Ian Rush showed up out your way at the speedway but the club didn't tell the supporters lot out there.Also threw out a first pitch at Cubs/White Sox game.Would imagine a few more of these type things.Boston had an outdoor viewing for the yanks women yesterday,dunno if LFC had a presence there.

Just found this,https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2019/06/24/liverpool-preparing-for-july-visit-fenway-park/w2WIFJhqWemi174k9h7wRL/story.html?camp=bg%3Abrief%3Arss%3Afeedly&rss_id=feedly_rss_brief&s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter.if i read one more bit about the similarities of Boston and Liverpool...

 

I think the fan section is sold out but not the general wicked expensive seats.No clue what Barnes was talking about don't go to the bar that held it,he's in Nyc wednesday after work. Did see Ian Rush showed up out your way at the speedway but the club didn't tell the supporters lot out there.Also threw out a first pitch at Cubs/White Sox game.Would imagine a few more of these type things.Boston had an outdoor viewing for the yanks women yesterday,dunno if LFC had a presence there.

I guess it is all aimed at the casual sport fan, someone who isn't going to become a supporter of any football team, but might be willing to go to "an event" at a place like Notre Dame or Fenway. The diehards already know about it and will go in numbers.

I read the LFC womens team is coming over as part of this,be kinda interesting to see if the Boston people buy into it.Still not to much info coming out about the tour,did see the games are on tnt/br.

Anything at Fenway Park or Yankees Stadium becomes an event and local media all want a piece. In other words, play at Yankee Stadium and 25 million locals will here about it not to mention the national media attention.
The Notre Dame game will achieve national notoriety simply because the national media devours anything to do with Notre Dame.

Remember, Fenway Group founding partner Tom Werner's expertise is US TV and media and knows all the major players here.
Anyone who watches NBCSports PL games in the states know how much attention LFC gets on that network...even when the team was struggling for 4th place or worse.
LFC's status grows by the day in the states.

I read the LFC womens team is coming over as part of this,be kinda interesting to see if the Boston people buy into it.

Capitalising on England's womens world cup campaign and the USA team.  For what was such a marginal sport here in the UK the Eng v USA semi-final was the most watched network TV programme of the year.  Whether that improves average attendances at the games above 1000 remains to be seen but from a PR point of view then I can see why LFC are doing it.

Wouldn't surprise me if LFC Women's team landed some kind of marquee US signing during this trip!

The Women's World Cup was watched in the same way as the Olympics. It was more to do with supporting the country than the sport.

This featured the best of Women's football, and yet the standard was low. In Women's league football, it is obviously far lower. Not worth the attention.

The Women's World Cup was watched in the same way as the Olympics. It was more to do with supporting the country than the sport.

This featured the best of Women's football, and yet the standard was low. In Women's league football, it is obviously far lower. Not worth the attention.

The quality doesn't really matter so much as long as its entertaining to watch and competitive, in that regard I thought the USA v England match was actually quite good

Capitalising on England's womens world cup campaign and the USA team.  For what was such a marginal sport here in the UK the Eng v USA semi-final was the most watched network TV programme of the year.  Whether that improves average attendances at the games above 1000 remains to be seen but from a PR point of view then I can see why LFC are doing it.

Wouldn't surprise me if LFC Women's team landed some kind of marquee US signing during this trip!

 

My first thought was fsg testing the water for a new Boston women's team but no doubt lfc women's need a few marquee players if they wanna compete.I'm curious whether lfcboston people would go to watch an lfc womens team friendly against a lower league non boston team? my guess is no.And for all the hype/love the USA world cup team gets the NWSL still struggles to get any recognition. Anyways still no news on public training,appearences and that kinda stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPcKQ7VSKms

Sami Hyypia at 11st bar for the Sevilla game watch.And Patrick Berger doing  q and a on july 24th.

Sami Hyypia at 11st bar for the Sevilla game watch.And Patrick Berger doing  q and a on july 24th.

I’ll have to go to see Sami!!! Would love to meet him.

Vladi Smicer in Boston for the game watch against Dortmund,wonder if they'll take his seat when the d.j starts up!  still tickets available for Fenway,over priced it? Club dragging it's heels about fan events.

I'm interested in attending the Yankee Stadium match, but it's dependent on who travels over here.

Vladi Smicer in Boston for the game watch against Dortmund,wonder if they'll take his seat when the d.j starts up!  still tickets available for Fenway,over priced it? Club dragging it's heels about fan events.

I'm reminded of John Henry (or was it Gordon?) asking Charlie Adam if he ever watched cricket.

I'm interested in attending the Yankee Stadium match, but it's dependent on who travels over here.

You won't get Bobby, Allison or Sadio. Not sure about Mo.

I'm interested in attending the Yankee Stadium match, but it's dependent on who travels over here.

Doesn’t matter who is there for me.  I’ll be there. 

Just checked the weather.  Was worried about it as it has been very hot here for a bit.  Gonna be very hot for the boys pretty much up until the game I’m going to in the Bronx.  High of 82 that day according to forecasts.

You won't get Bobby, Allison or Sadio. Not sure about Mo.

Won't be there either. Not joining up with the team until training in Evian.

Just checked the weather.  Was worried about it as it has been very hot here for a bit.  Gonna be very hot for the boys pretty much up until the game I’m going to in the Bronx.  High of 82 that day according to forecasts.

 

Looks like Boston is under the heat gun, 96 both saturday and sunday,poss hit 100,anyone coming into town,you'll find me at the bar with the ac cranking saturday.F**k the match.

And one more whine about this tour,the free entry anfield wrap/webster/player party went on sale monday,get up to 4 tickets but you have to have a match ticket.course it sold out almost immediately.So anyway F**k all that sh*t.

https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/night-boston-became-bosston-liverpool-16621831.I know alot of these folks aren't from Boston but it's still kinda crazy/weird that back in the days we were happy to get 10 people thru the door for early games,to all this stuff now.

its great that young Liverpool supporters are putting their own stamp on the Club just as it should be and they do like to Party don't they.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1153389468486971393

So the womens team is currently 4-0 up against a scratch team up at Harvard.10 minute walk from my apt.Jesus christ do you think maybe the club could advertise these things ? there was also a meet a few old players event today down at a bar near fenway at 5.15.Again F***ing tell people.Not every LFC supporter in this town spends all day on computers.

Didn't know where to put this,https://www.thebentmusket.com/2019/7/30/20731826/new-england-revolution-benefit-liverpool-fc-fenway-sports-group-boston-red-sox-partnership. I'm a nope.Nothing in it for Liverpool.I don't think Kraft and Henry get on to well either and a fair few revs fans don't give a F**k about Liverpool. Still think Henry would be better getting a NWSL team going in Boston or try for a USL mens team.