Juventus announces US tour with 3 friendlies

Juventus has announced it will play three friendlies in the United States this summer.

The 27-time Italian champions will meet Mexican side Club America on July 26 at Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets baseball team. Details for the other two matches are still being finalized.

Juventus says it will base itself in Philadelphia from July 19 to Aug. 1.

The tour will allow newly hired Juventus manager Antonio Conte to familiarize himself with the squad.