Chelsea Women Head Stateside for Pre-Season Tour
A 28-strong Chelsea Women's squad is set to jet off to the United States this afternoon, kicking off their pre-season tour with two high-profile friendlies.
The Blues will face off against NWSL side NJ/NY Gotham in New Jersey on Monday, 19 August, before a London derby clash against Arsenal in Washington DC on Sunday, 25 August.
This trip marks the debut for new head coach Sonia Bompastor, who will be eager to put her stamp on the side. Fans will also be keen to see the three summer signings - Sandy Baltimore, Oriane Jean-Francois, and Lucy Bronze - in action for the first time in Chelsea colours.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Hannah Hampton
Katie Cox
Zecira Musovic
Defenders:
Ashley Lawrence
Alejandra Bernabe
Charlotte Wardlaw
Eve Perisset
Lucy Bronze
Kadeisha Buchanan
Millie Bright
Nathalie Bjorn
Niamh Charles
Midfielders:
Erin Cuthbert
Lexi Potter
Maika Hamano
Oriane Jean-Francois
Sjoeke Nusken
Sophie Ingle
Wieke Kaptein
Forwards:
Aggie Beever-Jones
Catarina Macario
Guro Reiten
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
Lauren James
Lucy Watson
Mayra Ramirez
Mia Fishel
Sandy Baltimore
Match Details:
NJ/NY Gotham v Chelsea: Monday 19 August, Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey (Kick-off 7pm local time, 12am UK time).
Chelsea v Arsenal: Sunday 25 August, Audi Field, Washington, DC (Kick-off 4pm local time, 9pm UK time).
Where to Watch:
The match against Gotham will be streamed live on DAZN and the official Chelsea website and app for those in the UK and Ireland. The Arsenal fixture will also be available on DAZN, but will be free to watch on the app only for Chelsea account holders.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for both matches are available to purchase now. Fans can secure their seats by clicking on the relevant fixture below:
NJ/NY Gotham v Chelsea: [Ticket Link]
Chelsea v Arsenal: [Ticket Link]
As the Chelsea Women's team embarks on their US tour, fans will be eager to see how the squad gels under Bompastor's leadership and witness the exciting new additions to the team in action. The pre-season tour promises to be a valuable experience for the team as they prepare for the upcoming season, which will be a crucial one for the Blues as they aim to reclaim their domestic dominance and challenge for European glory.
