Everton Football Club will join forces with its passionate Supporters’ Clubs in New York/New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta this summer for a series of Official Welcome Parties, as part of the Club’s presence in the Premier League Summer Series across the United States.
Organised by local Supporters’ Clubs and proudly supported by Christopher Ward – Founding Partner of Hill Dickinson Stadium – the events are free to attend and will take place in the pubs and venues where Evertonians across North America come together to passionately follow the Blues every week.
With Evertonians travelling from across North America, South America, UK, Europe and beyond to watch the Blues take part in the Summer Series, these events are a celebration of the global support for the Toffees and the vibrant community built by the North American Toffees – a network of more than 43 officially recognised Supporters’ Clubs across the continent.
Each event will have a different vibe based on the local traditions in that pub and the Everton guests in attendance. Christopher Ward will be supporting all three events to bring money-can’t-buy prizes, Everton-themed surprises and exclusive giveaways.
New York – Thursday 24 July, 7:30pm – The Turnmill Bar, 119 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
A familiar name and a mainstay for Evertonians visiting the Big Apple, The Turnmill will see both the New York and New Jersey Supporters’ Clubs come together to host a lively welcome night featuring Q&As with Club Ambassadors Leon Osman and Graham Stuart as well as special guest architect Dan Meis. Supporters will also be able to get the hands on exclusive giveaways, and the chance to meet fellow Blues from across the globe.
Additionally, David Moyes and members of the Everton first-team squad will be special guests in New York City for a one-off live event hosted by the hit US television show and podcast Men in Blazers.
‘A Night Live on Stage With Everton Football Club Featuring David Moyes Presented by Christopher Ward’ will take place at: Racket NYC, 431 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011 on Friday 25 July at 7:30pm ET (Doors at 6:30pm ET).
General sale tickets, starting from $25 (around £18), are now on sale – subject to availability.
Chicago – Monday 28 July 7:30pm – AJ Hudson’s Public House, 3801 N Ashland Ave, IL 60613
In the heart of the Windy City, the iconic AJ Hudson’s – a locally renowned HQ for the Chicago Evertonians – will welcome travelling Blues ahead of the Club’s fixture with West Ham United at Soldier Field. The event will include appearances by Leon Osman, Graham Stuart, and Everton Giant Adrian Heath – a hero from the 1980s and familiar face in US football, having coached in the MLS, faced Everton as manager of Minnesota United in 2022 and won an American All-Star award from North American Evertonians on the Club’s last pre-season visit to the continent.
Atlanta – Saturday 2 August 7:30pm – Limerick Junction Pub, 822 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Ahead of Everton’s final Summer Series clash with Manchester United, Atlanta Evertonians will play hosts as fans will gather at Limerick Junction, where Leon Osman and Graham Stuart will be in attendance to meet supporters, share stories, and help build excitement before the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Tony Sampson, Chair of the North American Toffees Supporter Network said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the Club and Evertonians back to the US.
“The tour is a dream come true for supporter clubs across the country. It’s an incredible opportunity for fans – many of whom have followed the club passionately from afar – to see the Blues up close and show the players and the footballing world just how strong the Everton connection is here in the US. We’re also excited to be welcoming fellow Blues from the UK and showing them why Everton is America’s team”
Everton’s Premier League Summer Series begins with a match against AFC Bournemouth at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Saturday 26 July (4pm ET / 9pm BST).
The Blues will then travel to Chicago to face West Ham United at Soldier Field on Wednesday 30 July (5:30pm ET / 11:30pm BST), before concluding their Summer Series against Manchester United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, on Sunday 3 August (5pm ET / 10pm BST).
Each matchday offers fans a Premier League double-header, with a single ticket granting access to both matches. Tickets for all three fixtures can be purchased here.
In addition to matchdays, Everton and the Premier League will host a programme of fan engagement events in New York/New Jersey, Chicago, and Atlanta. Further details on a variety of events will be confirmed in the days to come including more information on Supporters’ Clubs matchday meet ups.
