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Several high-profile club friendlies headline the pre-season action as clubs worldwide prepare for the 2025/26 campaign. On Saturday, July 12, fixtures include Feyenoord vs. Union St.-Gilloise in Rotterdam and Ajax vs. AGF in Hattem, while Sevilla faces Birmingham City at Estadio Algarve, Portugal, airing on ESPN Deportes. American side Louisville City FC will play Leganés at Lynn Family Stadium, Kentucky. On Sunday, July 13, Preston North End hosts Liverpool at Deepdale in England, and FC Admira Wacker Modling takes on Besiktas in Austria[1].

Bundesliga clubs are active in their pre-season schedules, with recent results such as Minnesota United 0-0 Holstein Kiel, Paderborn 1-1 Genk, and Hertha Berlin’s 3-2 victory over Havelse. Upcoming matches include Eintracht Braunschweig vs. Plymouth Argyle and Freiburg vs. Sandhausen on July 11. Wehen Wiesbaden is set to face Schalke on July 12 as part of a busy July calendar for German clubs[2].

Premier League teams are also ramping up for the new season. Notably, Chesterfield plays Nottingham Forest, and Gateshead faces Sunderland on July 12. Sunderland will also meet Sevilla FC at Estadio Algarve on July 19. Arsenal’s marquee pre-season fixture is against AC Milan in Singapore on July 23, followed by Newcastle in Singapore on July 27 and Spurs in Hong Kong on July 31. Other fixtures feature Aston Villa, Everton, and Bournemouth in action against various opponents across Europe[3].

In Spain, Orlando Pirates recently played a pre-season friendly against England’s Bolton Wanderers at Marbella Football Center, with new technical staff observing the squad ahead of their domestic campaign[4].

Looking ahead, D.C. United announced an international friendly against Liga MX giants Club América, set for September 6 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This match seeks to connect with the city’s vibrant Latino community, especially fans of Mexico’s most decorated club[5].

Other notable friendlies include Ashford Town Middlesex FC vs. Hampton & Richmond on July 12, with a full box score and timeline available for fans eager to track the pre-season form of lower-division English clubs[7].

The schedule of club friendlies, including additional fixtures and TV details, can be tracked via sports broadcasters and official league websites[1].

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