On the ultimate days in LA the membership teamed up with Angel Metropolis FC and hosted a training clinic for 60 younger ladies to advertise the alternatives for females in soccer teaching roles and share information in regards to the significance of psychological health in sport. A delegation from each golf equipment was in attendance, led by Wes Brown and Billy Garton, and later the group went on to the Titan Stadium to observe Angel Metropolis FC’s house fixture in opposition to San Diego Wave.
Rick McGagh, director of fan engagement, stated: “The welcome we have now had from our US followers has been unbelievable. We’ve met followers from throughout America and labored with our official supporters’ golf equipment to host a variety of actions. These included our fashionable ‘Heat-up on Tour’ legend Q&A nights that includes Wes Brown, Bryan Robson, Andy Cole and Denis Irwin, and pre-game fanzones in San Diego and tomorrow in South Carolina the place we predict over 5,000 followers.
“This journey has additionally allowed us to proceed our work, together with our Manchester United Basis, within the native communities we have now visited. Now we have constructed on our present relationship with Avenue Soccer USA to host road soccer tournaments for youths in Escondido (San Diego) and Watts (LA). This work is intently aligned with our personal Avenue Reds programme which supplies youngsters an opportunity to fulfil their potential and play soccer totally free.
“We additionally kicked off a relationship with the Compton Cowboys – one other community-based group who do unbelievable work in giving youngsters of their neighbourhood an excellent begin in life. We have been in a position to join The Compton Cowboys with Avenue Soccer USA LA and they’re now working collectively – one thing we’re very proud to have performed a task in and one thing we’re dedicated to supporting.
“And eventually, we’d additionally prefer to thank the big variety of followers who made the journey out from the UK, and different elements of the world, to observe the staff on tour. Their dedication is unbelievable, and the gamers, supervisor and employees all admire the time, cash and fervour they spend money on the staff.”
