Official Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Preston North End are taking their brand global this summer as they cross the pond for a preseason trip to America.
Paul Simpson's side will play three matches in the states as they prepare for the 2007/08 season, against three very different teams.
The team will be based in Seattle for the majority of the 10 day trip, which begins on July 19th when the team flys out.
The first match takes place two days later against the Seattle Sounders at the home of the Seattle Seahawks NFL team.
The game at the 67,000 capacity Qwest Field on Saturday 21st July 7pm kick-off Pacific Time (3am BST 22nd July).
North End face Mexican opposition five days later when they take on Monterrey at Raley Field in Sacramento, California.
Raley Field is traditionally a baseball stadium, home of the Sacramento River Cats, and is having grass football pitch laid especially for the game. The game kicks off on Thursday 26th July at 7 pm Pacific Time (3am BST 27th July).
The third and final game against the Portland Timbers, the former club of ex-PNE striker Brian Godfrey, will be played at PGE Park in Portland on Saturday 28th July 7pm kickoff Pacfic Time (3am BST 29th July).
All games are pay on the day with prices varying from $15 to $45 but we will announce details about prices and travel in the future.
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