According to major media reports, Sunderland will play Liverpool on July 25 at GEODIS Park in Nashville. The club will then face Leeds United on July 30 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, before taking on Wrexham on August 2 at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. Kick-off times for the matches are yet to be confirmed.
The games take place shortly after the World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer. The Premier League season starts on August 22. Sunderland's Chief Business Officer David Bruce said, 'We are delighted to be returning to the United States this summer.
We are delighted to be returning to the United States this summer. It’s a fantastic market and an exciting opportunity for the Club to broaden its global appeal while tapping into a significant commercial opportunity.
' Sunderland is almost certain to remain in the Premier League after an excellent first season back in the top flight. The club's 1-0 win at Elland Road on Tuesday night took them to 40 points for the campaign and up to 11th in the table. How the pre-season matches will be broadcast or streamed has not been announced.
We know we have a highly engaged audience across North America and we’re really looking forward to spending time on the ground connecting with our supporters there, as well as several of our global partners looking to drive awareness in the US market.