Arsenal Women have confirmed their first-ever pre-season tour will take place in the United States this summer ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
They will be based in Washington D.C. from August 15-26. Jonas Eidevall’s side will face National Women’s Soccer League side Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Sunday August 18 and fellow Women’s Super League (WSL) team, Chelsea, at the same stadium on Sunday August 25.
Arsenal closed their 2023-24 season with their first-ever trip to Australia, where they beat A-League All Stars Women 1-0 in front of 42,120 fans at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. 5,000 fans also watched an open training session at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Audi Field’s capacity is 20,000.
Arsenal sporting director, Edu Gaspar, said: “We always want to create the best conditions for our teams to prepare and perform at their best in pre-season. This gives our players an opportunity to play and train in a new environment, in front of our supporters around the world.
“We look forward to a strong pre-season for our men’s and women’s teams, laying the foundations for a successful season ahead.”
Managing director, Richard Garlick said: “To take our women’s team to the US for the first time on tour is another sign of great progress.
“We know from our recent trip…
 team, Chelsea, at the same stadium on Sunday August 25. Arsenal closed their 2023-24 season with their first-ever trip to Australia, where they beat A-League All Stars Women 1-0 in front of 42,120 fans at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.){kind=link}