I'll be going too. Hoping for a nice mix of youth and first teamers.
Pre Season Tour 2014
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I met several people in Philadelphia a few years ago from the caf, including @vivs. I think she's going to the game in Ann Arbor though.
Anybody buy tickets for DC yet?
Ooh vivs, on my birthday and everything.
I got some in the United end.
I'm buying in the next 2-3 days.
I want Wilson, Pereira and Varela get a shot at the tour this summer. I'm hoping they make the step-up like Januzaj. 
Can't really be arsed to find out the dates but is the tour happening as the same time the World Cup is on?
No, but it's right after it.
World cup final is on the 13th of July so after.
Thanks. Wonder if Van Gaal(It's looking like he's going to be the next guy in) will go straight into the job or will take a break(obviously depends how far Holland will go in the World Cup. Their group is very much 
). Going from the comments from Giggs today it sounds like he might not want a assistant job, could be interesting to see who would take charge for the tour.
Also I agree would be great if some of the youth players got to go on the tour although I remember someone saying on here that few of the youth prospects could be involved with the England u21's
). Going from the comments from Giggs today it sounds like he might not want a assistant job, could be interesting to see who would take charge for the tour.Also I agree would be great if some of the youth players got to go on the tour although I remember someone saying on here that few of the youth prospects could be involved with the England u21's
If you go by what reports were saying, he's already enjoying a short vacation in Portugal before he meets up with the rest of his squad.Thanks. Wonder if Van Gaal(It's looking like he's going to be the next guy in) will go straight into the job or will take a break(obviously depends how far Holland will go in the World Cup. Their group is very much
Also I agree would be great if some of the youth players got to go on the tour although I remember someone saying on here that few of the youth prospects could be involved with the England u21's
I don't think Van Gaal starting late will cause any real problems. I would guess he has a fair few ideas about the squad and what needs changing already.
I know it's still some time away--but some of you may want some information about DC to help plan your trip. The two links below are for The Washingtonian, that's sort of like our Time Out. I've also included a link to The Washington Post (our local paper) visitor's guide-which has great information about things you can do in the DC area.
The Washingtonian
http://www.washingtonian.com/
Washington Post Vistor's Guide
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/dc-visitors-guide.html
I figure some of you went to the United-Barca game a few years back-so have some information to share. Regarding the stadium--it sucks. There's no public transportation nearby-in part due to the Prince George's County government wanting a stadium and the then-owner of the Redskins wanting tax breaks greater than what DC was willing to pay. The closest Metro stop is about a mile away-and gets jammed up after games. If you're driving, give yourself plenty of time (like 2.5 hours) to get to the stadium from anywhere in the DC area.
DC's a great place to visit-but the weather in July will be hot and humid. Unfortunately, both local major league baseball teams are out of town when United are playing-but if you're interested in seeing a baseball game you could check out a minor league game. The Frederick Keys are home the weekend before the United game-Frederick's a nice town about 50 miles north of DC--it's a fun atmosphere and a slice of Americana.
I'd be happy to offer more suggestions. DC has a lot of museums-but if you have the time and inclination there are a ton of things to see and do within an hour or so drive-particularly if there are any Civil War buffs out there.
The Washingtonian
http://www.washingtonian.com/
Washington Post Vistor's Guide
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/dc-visitors-guide.html
I figure some of you went to the United-Barca game a few years back-so have some information to share. Regarding the stadium--it sucks. There's no public transportation nearby-in part due to the Prince George's County government wanting a stadium and the then-owner of the Redskins wanting tax breaks greater than what DC was willing to pay. The closest Metro stop is about a mile away-and gets jammed up after games. If you're driving, give yourself plenty of time (like 2.5 hours) to get to the stadium from anywhere in the DC area.
DC's a great place to visit-but the weather in July will be hot and humid. Unfortunately, both local major league baseball teams are out of town when United are playing-but if you're interested in seeing a baseball game you could check out a minor league game. The Frederick Keys are home the weekend before the United game-Frederick's a nice town about 50 miles north of DC--it's a fun atmosphere and a slice of Americana.
I'd be happy to offer more suggestions. DC has a lot of museums-but if you have the time and inclination there are a ton of things to see and do within an hour or so drive-particularly if there are any Civil War buffs out there.
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Just realized we are going to be lining up against Vidic with Inter. How surreal.
I want us to win this pre-season tournament. Failure is not an option. We need to show the others team we are not messing about and ready to kick all their asses. You get a trophy for winning the tournament? It will be van Gaal's first trophy for Manchester United. Hope we meet Liverpool in semis or final so we can destroy them.
I really hope we get to see alot of Zaha, Powell, Lingard, Wilson, Lawrence, Janko and Keane in the pre-season tour.
I'll be at the Rose Bowl on a July 23. Louis's first match at the helm, I believe.
With some of our big United players exiting the World Cup early, any chance of them joining the tour? Granted, a well rested team may be extremely important for a good start this upcoming season.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ds-England-stars-pre-season-America-tour.html
Daily Mail reported this a couple of days ago. It's interesting to see since our Spanish and English players will get a long break anyway from being out of the world cup so early on.
Nice, thanks for the link.
How much were they? And do you have accommodations set up?
They were like $100 each but they come with some crap(scarf or something) too. I have no idea where we'll stay yet. I have friends in DC I could crash with probably. It just depends on if I feel like imposing on them. Since it's at FedEx, it's pretty far out of the way.
Hmm... still the squad for the first game would still be a really youthful team.M.Keane,James and Wilson cert to start at least unless there're non-WC new signings.
So jealous of everyone going to these matches.. the combination of a US vacation and United
Anybody know if since the preseason is taking part in the US if ESPN will be showing any games?
Will be there as well - my first United match.
When are the players reporting back to training?
Youth and Ressies are back in today according to the ever reliable Mr Mujac.
What is the date for the first pre-season game?
When i am going to see my Herrera? .
.The great thing about this pre season is that the core of the team will be present for the second game and by the end of July, we'll have almost all of our player and then been ready for the first game of the season without any major problem.
For the first game :
Lindegaard
Rafael
Evans
Keane
?????
Carrick
Cleverley
Herrera
Lingard
Young
Wilson
For the second game :
De Gea
Jones
Evans
Smalling
Shaw
Carrick
Herrera
Valencia
Mata
Rooney
Welbeck
For the first game :
Lindegaard
Rafael
Evans
Keane
?????
Carrick
Cleverley
Herrera
Lingard
Young
Wilson
For the second game :
De Gea
Jones
Evans
Smalling
Shaw
Carrick
Herrera
Valencia
Mata
Rooney
Welbeck
Glad you took note that RVP, Evra, adnan and Vidal won't be reporting back so soon
Espn did air many of the games the last few times we have toured America.
This is going to be great, games against La Galaxy, Roma, Inter and Real Madrid are very exiting. Last years tour kinda sucked, we lost nearly every game and the MUTV commentary was awful. Januzaj and Lingaard were great positives though.
The games are against much better opposition this summer, which means we should be better prepared for the first 10 games of the new season in which we need to pick up close to maximum points, to give us a good shot at reclaiming the league title. Can't wait!
The games are against much better opposition this summer, which means we should be better prepared for the first 10 games of the new season in which we need to pick up close to maximum points, to give us a good shot at reclaiming the league title. Can't wait!
New players in for a shock
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/new-signings-shock-manchester-uniteds-7373326
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/new-signings-shock-manchester-uniteds-7373326
They still won't play in the first game. The first game will be quite weird it will be predominantly youngsters/fringe players.
For stadium nerds like me, this is where United will be playing:
July 23rd vs. LA Galaxy in the Rose Bowl, seats 92k (not the LA Galaxy's regular home):
July 26th vs. AS Roma - Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, seats 76k:
July 29th vs. Inter Milan at FedEx Field, seats 91k:
And the big one:
August 2nd vs. Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium (seats 110k):
Funny that the 2 bigger stadiums are for college american football and the 2 "smaller" stadiums are for the NFL.
July 23rd vs. LA Galaxy in the Rose Bowl, seats 92k (not the LA Galaxy's regular home):
July 26th vs. AS Roma - Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, seats 76k:
July 29th vs. Inter Milan at FedEx Field, seats 91k:
And the big one:
August 2nd vs. Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium (seats 110k):
Funny that the 2 bigger stadiums are for college american football and the 2 "smaller" stadiums are for the NFL.
And the big one:
August 2nd vs. Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium (seats 110k):