Manchester United announce 2014 Tour

Manchester United has today announced that its 2014 Tour, presented by Aon, will take place in the United States. The team will visit a number of destinations in the country as they look to prepare for the 2014/15 season.

This will be United’s fifth visit to North America which has been a popular destination for Europe’s top clubs over the years, United’s last visit to the States ended in a 2-1 victory over Spanish Giants Barcelona and a total of 20 goals over the tour. Full details of Tour 2014 will be announced in the coming weeks.

Manchester United Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold told the club’s website : “I’m delighted to announce that the team will be returning to the USA for our 2014 Tour, presented by Aon.

“Since the Club’s last visit in 2011, the appeal of football in America has grown rapidly. NBC reported that this season’s Barclays Premier League opening weekend saw the average viewership rise by 78% from the 2012/13 season*, with Manchester United’s match against Swansea being the most-watched game.”

“Manchester United has over eight million followers in the United States and the 2014 Tour presents an exciting opportunity for these fans to get up close to the club they love.”

Aon is the Presenting Partner of Manchester United’s 2014 Tour, offering its expertise in risk management, insurance, reinsurance brokerage and human resources solutions.

Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aon, said, “We are delighted that our partner Manchester United will be playing in the US for the Club’s Tour 2014, presented by Aon. The U.S. market is very important for Manchester United and Aon, and as the Tour’s ‘Presenting Partner’, this is a tremendous opportunity for our colleagues to create greater understanding of the value we provide for clients so they can enhance economic and human possibility for their companies and employees across the country.”