Leeds United turn quickly to a packed summer before their second season back in the Premier Leaguewith key dates across competitions and preparation. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the schedule spans the World Cup, transfer business, fixture release and friendlies in America.
Daniel Farke’s side stayed up with three matches to spare, finishing 14th and eight points clear despite a final-day 3-0 defeat at relegated West Ham.
The World Cup begins on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico v South Africa at 8pm. Noah Okafor is the first Leeds player in action on Saturday, June 13 when Switzerland face Qatar at 8pm. Brenden Aaronson, Gabi Gudmundsson and Ao Tanaka are also involved for USA, Sweden and Japan.
The summer transfer window opens on Wednesday, June 14. Premier League fixtures are released on Friday, June 19 at 10am. The World Cup final is on Sunday, July 19.
Pre-season starts in America on Sunday, July 25 against Wrexham at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Leeds then play Sunderland on Friday, July 30 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.
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