Why america? Are we getting american investment or buying a friendly farm club?
We already have American investment ("minority stake from October 2021) and partnerships (Chicago City), so it would be in part meeting commitments and/or expanding those opportunities
Plus the commercial benefits that might come from being present in America.
re: timing - Man City have just announced their America tour playing Club America in Houston and "another game to be announced next week"
City return to USA for 2022/23 pre-season trip
City will travel to the United States for two pre-season friendlies in preparation for the 2022/23 season. This will mark our first international friendly in over two calendar years due to COVID restrictions.
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