What’s that smell? Oh, it’s just the smell of
sub-standard pre-season
football! Chelsea FC are back! Tonight will see them take on the mighty New York Red Bulls in the first of their three stateside pre-season friendlies. With that in mind, here’s all you need to know about today’s fixture.
Chelsea FC v New York Red Bulls, July 22nd
Venue: Red Bull Arena, New Jersey
KO: 8pm ET, 1am BST (23rd morning for our UK friends)
TV: Chelsea TV, Fox Soccer Plus (US), check your country’s listings here
This will be Chelsea’s first fixture since a post-season friendly with Sydney FC back on June 2nd. Having touched down at their Montreal training base a week ago, they should well prepared for this encounter. Check out what Jose Mourinho has been saying ahead of the game here.
Meanwhile, there are still plenty of postions and roles up for grabs ahead of the big Premier League opener against Swansea City on August 8th, so plenty of players will be looking to make an impression on the boss and his coaching team during this tour.
Football’s nearly here. Get excited.
Chelsea FC Pre-Season Squad
Chelsea FC’s US Pre-Season Schedule And Guide
Chelsea FC: 5 Players To Watch This Pre-Season
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