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The latest club friendlies are in full swing as teams ramp up their preseason schedules ahead of the 2025/26 campaigns. On July 19, notable matches include Manchester United facing Leeds United at Friends Arena in Sweden, Feyenoord taking on KAA Gent in Rotterdam, and Ajax Amsterdam hosting KV Mechelen in Oldebroek, Netherlands. Several English sides are in action, with Tottenham Hotspur playing away at Reading and Sunderland hosting Spanish side Sevilla in Portugal. Other fixtures include FSV Frankfurt vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) and Hansa Rostock against Aston Villa[1].

Among the most prominent themes of the 2025 summer friendlies is the increasing commercialization and global expansion of preseason organizers. European clubs are traveling worldwide, highlighted by Newcastle’s participation in the Coupang Play Series in South Korea against Team K League and Tottenham. Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim are holding a friendlies tour in Spain, while South African club Kaizer Chiefs are spending the summer facing multiple Dutch Eredivisie teams. These matches not only serve as vital preparation on the pitch but also help clubs grow their global fanbases and exposure in new markets[2].

In women’s football, Bay FC returns to action on July 19 with a friendly against Angel City FC at PayPal Park, marking a NorCal-SoCal derby in their Summer Series. The match will not be broadcast, but updates will be available on club social channels. Bay FC goalkeeper Emmie Allen is one to watch after her impressive performances at the end of the previous half-season[3].

Bundesliga clubs are also deep into their pre-season routines, with a mix of home and international camps, tours, and friendly matches. For example, FSV Frankfurt faces Eintracht Frankfurt on July 19, and other German clubs are scheduling matches leading up to early August. Fixtures such as Borussia Dortmund’s and Bayern Munich’s tours, and their corresponding friendlies, are also being monitored closely as teams prepare for the DFB Cup in mid-August[4].

Premier League sides continue their preparations, highlighted by results and fixtures such as Bournemouth beating Hibernian and Brighton defeating Stoke earlier in the week. Upcoming notable matches include Manchester United vs. Leeds, Tottenham vs. Reading, and West Ham facing Grasshoppers. Fixtures in Asia and the US are becoming more frequent, with Tottenham set to play in Hong Kong and take part in the Coupang Play Series in South Korea, alongside domestic and European opponents[5].

Lower-league and local club friendlies also feature prominently, such as Chippenham Town welcoming Swindon Town for a much-anticipated preseason clash on July 19, their first meeting in seven years on Chippenham territory. Swindon has enjoyed a strong preseason so far, which included victories over local rivals and higher-tier opposition[6].

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