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Everton have confirmed the first set of fixtures for the forthcoming pre-season calendar - which includes a return to the USA.
David Moyes' senior first team squad will return to training in July following their summer break.
The Blues will again be travelling to the United States as part of their pre-season preparations, with games in Chicago and Colorado confirmed.
It will be the fourth time in five years that Everton have chosen the United States as their pre-season destination.
Everton will take on MLS side Chicago Fire at the Toyota Park on Wednesday July 30 (kick-off 7.30pm) before travelling to Colorado to face fellow MLS outfit the Colorado Rapids on August 3.
The domestic leg of Everton's pre-season programme will get underway at Cambridge United on Saturday, July 19 (kick-off 3pm).
That will be followed by a trip to Preston North End for the third consecutive pre-season, with the Blues taking on Alan Irvine's men at Deepdale on Tuesday, July 22nd (kick-off 7.45pm).
The third game of that week will be played against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Friday, July 25 (kick-off 7.45pm).
Further details of Everton's pre-season fixture calendar will be revealed when games are confirmed by club officials.
For the latest ticket details, click here. More ticket news regarding the fixtures will be made available in the weeks ahead.
For official travel details for the game against Chicago and other pre-season fixtures, click here.
richard harris-liston
It would be great if we played in the south of England during pre season. Im a hard up, lifelong Evertonian and would love to see the boys without it costing the earth
Agree with richard?
Friday 20th Jun 2008 11:35