Liverpool announce significant addition to USA tour as Vicky Jepson's Women join Jurgen Klopp's side

It was announced on Tuesday that Liverpool Women will be joining the men's team on their pre-season tour of America.

Jurgen Klopp's men's squad are set to fly the United States on July 16 and will now be accompanied by the women's side.

It will be Vicky Jepson's team's first ever pre-season tour of the USA, the women will travel to the same destinations as the men, which include Notre Dame, Boston and New York.

Liverpool Womens coach Vicky Jepson manages her team against Bristol City Women during the match at Prenton Park in April 2019 (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

As Jepson's squad continues to prepare for the 2019/20 Women's Super League they will undergo a training camp and play two games against specially-invited opponents.

Cleveland Ambassadors are the first team that will take on the Reds at Notre Dame University, this game will be followed by a match against New York Athletic at Boston University.

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Speaking to the the club's official website, the Reds coach said: "This is my fourth year attending the LFC pre-season tour with the men’s team. However, this year is extra special with it being the first time the women’s team has been included and we are now travelling as one big football family."

The women's team will then get involved in some community activities in New York and will be special guests to watch on as Klopp's side take on Sporting CP in the Yankees Stadium on July 24.

We'll embark on our first ever US pre-season tour this summer!  

We'll cross the Atlantic on Tuesday 16th July alongside Jürgen Klopp's team ✈️    @Joie_Baby will host us stateside    https://t.co/zNmObXqtGh

— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) July 2, 2019

The club's chief executive officer, Peter Moore, who is also chairman of Liverpool Women, told of his excitement at the plans to unify the tour.

"I’m absolutely delighted we are returning to the USA this summer with not one but two LFC teams," Moore explained.

"Ensuring LFC Women could embark on their first ever tour of America is another sign of our commitment to the ‘two teams but one club’ ethos."

The inclusion of the women's team on the tour is undoubtedly a positive move that will ensure the women's game continues to grow in popularity and support.

England will take on the United States in the Women's World Cup semi-final on Tuesday evening.