The announcement of United’s participation in the Summer Series was delivered live on NBC. The host broadcaster of the competition, during the half-time of its live coverage of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Club legend Andrew Cole, a five-times Premier League champion, joined the NBC broadcast and said: “The facilities in the US provide a world-class environment for players to come and prepare for the upcoming season and bond as a group. Playing three Premier League sides, in three iconic stadiums, will be a great advert for the quality of the league.
“United enjoy a huge following in the US and I know they will be incredibly excited about the prospect of watching and engaging with the team, when they return this summer.