City hosted an official fan event in Philadelphia on Tuesday 17 June ahead of the Club’s opening fixture in the FIFA Club World Cup against Wydad AC.
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Held at Tir Na Nog, the home of the Philadelphia Official Supporters Club, the event welcomed over 200 fans, including paid members, local supporters, and visiting Official Supporters Club members from across the US and beyond.
More than 15 OSC branches were represented from the US, UK, Mexico and Canada. The evening provided an opportunity for supporters from a wide range of locations to connect in person ahead of the following day’s game.
The event included a Q&A session with former players Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joleon Lescott, who shared insights from their time at the Club and their predictions for the rest of the tournament.
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Live entertainment contributed to the atmosphere throughout the evening, while a dedicated PUMA retail pop-up offered guests access to official merchandise.
The event was the first of several fan events planned for City’s time in the States.
Reflecting on the event, Paul, Chair of the Philadelphia Official Supporters Club, said: “What a great event. It’s so good to meet supporters from other cities and even fans who have come over from Manchester.
“It made me feel even more excited for the game the next day.”
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