The club will be based in Chicago for a 10-day training camp while participating in the Premier League Summer Series, including a game against Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday 30 July at Soldier Field.
Building on from previous tours, United will once again engage with local sports teams to leverage the unifying power of sport to bring communities together, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and enrich youth development.
CHICAGO BEARS
On Sunday 27 July, over 150 local children will be joining United and Chicago Bears for a combined UK and US football clinic, incorporating soccer and flag football skills. Flag football – which will make its debut at the LA Olympics next year —is a non-contact version of American football in which tackles are made by catching tags or “flags” attached to a belt around the waist.
The clinic follows Chicago Bears’ recent flag football tour of the UK, including an activation at Eccles College in collaboration with Manchester United Foundation. NFL legend Charles “Peanut” Tillman will be joined by Wes Brown as they put the children through their paces and get to try each other’s sports!
In a statement, Chicago Bears said: “As we welcome Manchester United to Chicago and Halas Hall, the Chicago Bears are excited to expand upon the meaningful partnership we are building. Through our shared values and commitment to community, the Bears are proud to once-again work with the Manchester United Foundation to continue growing sports at a grassroots level. Together we are inspiring young people to play, watch and become proud members of the Bears and Manchester United families.”
