 Manchester United may have finished the season on a low, but there was plenty to pick from an overall positive campaign. But now it's time to start afresh, with The Red Devils heading to The United States Of America for the second summer running to begin a mouthwatering 2011 Pre-Season Tour... United will fly to America in July, taking on New England Revolution, Seattle Sounders, Chicago Fire, MLS All-Stars and FC Barcelona in major USA cities such as; Boston, Seattle, Chicago, New York / New Jersey and Washington DC respectively. The friendlies are part of a major ongoing marketing frenzy between what is now the world's largest sports team and their 350 Million plus supporters around the world, from Salford to Singapore. American logistics giant - DHL Express - has agreed a multi-million pound deal with United to sponsor the 2011 US Tour. Along with ticket revenue, merchandise sales, sponsorship and media events, the Pre-Season journey has success written all over it before it even starts. Last season, The Reds visited Canada, The US, Mexico and The Republic Of Ireland, but most of the club's star names were taking part in the FIFA World Cup. With a full squad this off-season, players and staff can't wait to travel across the pond and hit The States. Sir Alex Ferguson was first to voice his anticipation... "We’re finding it increasingly more exciting every time we come to the States. Major League Soccer is now developing into a very competitive league and producing good teams who are making games much more difficult, as we found last year."  DHL will fund and sponsor The Red Devil's 2011 USA Tour Captain Nemanja Vidic, who was on International duty as Serbian skipper last summer, is relishing his first-ever trip to 'the land of opportunity'. "It'll be my first time in America when we fly over for the Pre-Season Tour and I’m really looking forward to it. I know the lads who went last year had a great experience and really enjoyed the trip. I watched last year’s tour matches on TV so I know we had some really competitive games against the MLS sides." Premier League winning fullback Patrice Evra added: "I've always loved visiting America. Every year I go on holiday I spend maybe one or two weeks in The States. I've been all over the country, to Texas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, New York, Chicago... And there are still many other places I'd like to see. There's always a great vibe in America and, especially in the big cities, I love all the tall buildings. It's hard to pick a favourite city !" "The atmosphere there is fantastic. You've got people dancing in the street and enjoying themselves - there's a lot of energy about the place. And there are lots of different cultures throughout The States; English, Irish, Italian, French - it's very international. I'll be visiting some fantastic US cities on this summer's tour with United and, after the great things my team-mates told me about last year's trip, I'm really looking forward to it." Some of United's American footballers, namely Antonio Valencia and Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, will possibly miss the first stage of the trip to The United States, as they will arrive back in late June or early July from respective 2011 CONMEBOL and CONCACAF Tournaments. CommentsJack Harrop 05/06/2011 2:31am
Correct me if I'm wrong, but won't Valencia be competing in the Copa America for Ecuador (South America) and not the CONCACAF Gold Cup? Jack Harrop 05/06/2011 2:33am
PS: Nice article! 05/06/2011 2:56am
@ 'Jack Harrop' allan mufc 05/06/2011 2:58am
@jack should be on mutv mate all last seasons pre season games were so imagine this seasons will be aswell Bren 05/06/2011 9:49am
Ok it's time to start the transfer debate Chris m 05/06/2011 11:48am
L diarra sucks mate and he ex chelsea player we dont need them id rather rossi from roma anyday sanchez young and sneidjer yes please stil have my doubts bout da gea he seems to deny hes coming everytime id like a keeper with more exp tbh for the prem leg Giggs is legend 05/06/2011 12:37pm
U can forget abt sneider diarra etc coz we gonna get shitty players while arsenal man city n liverpool r getting stronger. Example was to keep Owen. Warzo MUFC 05/06/2011 12:59pm
@Bren to be honest m8 all those players you named coming in is just not going to happen. I think we will get 3 or 4 at the most. Id be happy with Sneijder or Modric, De Gea and Young n then a possible cheap Varane for 4th. Lets be realistic weve only about 50 mil to spend. Stacy 05/06/2011 7:05pm
I've just got my new "Owen 7" shirt. I am delighted with it! Bren 05/06/2011 11:42pm
Chris m lass diarra is a good strong player who played well for Chelsea and would b a good addition to our squad- Rossi for Roma is also a good player but when it comes down to it he won't leave Roma bit like stevie g Brummie red 06/06/2011 10:06am
@Bren spot on mate. Totally agree with you would love to see schwinstieger as replacement for scholes !? J red 07/06/2011 8:31pm
I think wear gona get degea and young and possibly one more but it's not good enough to win the prem never mind the cl Comments are closed. |  
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