Arsenal will travel to the United States in July as part of their preparations for the 2023/24 season, the club have confirmed.
The Gunners participated in three fixtures across the pond last summer after previously playing in Germany to face FC Nurnberg. The trip was a successful one as Mikel Arteta's side defeated Orlando City, Everton and Chelsea in the space of a week.
There had been reports speculating that the north Londoners would return to north America at the end of the season and the club website confirmed the trip on Tuesday.
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A club statement read: "Our men's first team will be travelling to the United States in July as part of our preparations for the 2023/24 season.
"We can confirm that we'll play at Audi Field in Washington D.C. on July 19, against an MLS All-Stars team led by D.C. United Head Coach Wayne Rooney."
Following the announcement of the fixture - which will be the second involving the Gunners - Arteta expressed his excitement of the return to the U.S after such a successful trip last time out. "It’s great that we’re playing against the MLS All-Stars in Washington D.C. in July," he said.
"Our US tour last summer was very good preparation for the season, and we’re looking forward to once again visiting our amazing supporters in the US. The match against the MLS All-Stars will be a good test ahead of the 2023/24 season."
Arteta's words were seconded by technical director Edu Gaspar, calling the summer trip as a "great opportunity". He said: “Our match against MLS All-Stars in July is a great opportunity for Mikel and the squad to prepare ahead of the new season, facing a strong opposition.
"We’re currently working on our pre-season plans and we look forward to announcing further details soon."
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