Skip to main content
America ‘gets it’: Why Premier League games in the US will take place sooner rather than later
From Broadway to Boreham Wood, LAYTH YOUSIF reflects on Arsenal’s pre-season tour to the United States and says it is only a matter of time until the Premier League will play matches Stateside
FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, left, scores past Arsenal FC defender Rob Holding during the second half of a Champions Cup soccer match, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif

HIGH summer had truly arrived at the prodigiously luminous, garishly resplendent, and gloriously jam-packed Times Square, otherwise known as the centre of the universe.

As befitting its Broadway and 42nd Street location, and to a backdrop of steam rising through the packed streets and traffic cops with their obligatory flourish of whirring arms directing unsteady traffic, as if offering guidance to lost giraffes, came a succession of cameos and characters.

New York, New York: never mind being the city that doesn’t sleep, it’s the city that keeps you awake.  

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
More from this author
Manchester United's Victor Lindelof (centre) in action during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 4, 2025
Men's Football / 5 May 2025
5 May 2025
An Arsenal branded corner flag
Men’s football / 2 May 2025
2 May 2025

In the shadow of Heathrow and glow of Thorpe Park, a band of Arsenal loyalists have built something lasting — a grassroots club with old-school values, writes LAYTH YOUSIF

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (left) and Paris Saint Germain's Achraf Hakimi battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League semi final, first leg match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday April 29, 2025
Men’s football / 30 April 2025
30 April 2025
Arsenal goal
Men's Football / 25 April 2025
25 April 2025

A point apiece at the Emirates with both Arsenal and Palace looking distracted by forthcoming semi-finals 

Similar stories
Los Angeles Galaxy's Marco Reus (left) celebrates with teamm
Men’s football / 6 December 2024
6 December 2024
JAMES NALTON previews the much-anticipated East Coast versus West Coast battle this weekend, the result of supporters holding their team to account
Men’s football / 22 November 2024
22 November 2024
JAMES NALTON writes how both NY teams have avoided each other in the much anticipated post-season competition that determines who will be champions - until now
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suarez celebrate
Men's Football / 4 October 2024
4 October 2024
JAMES NALTON celebrates a unique and valued prize that is the Supporters Shield
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (second right) celebrates w
Men’s football / 1 October 2024
1 October 2024