Juventus cancels North American tour, including D.C. United friendly at RFK Stadium

Juventus, the Italian Serie A champion, has canceled a North American preseason tour that was to include a July 28 friendly against D.C. United at RFK Stadium.

The European titan cited scheduling issues.

In a written statement, United said: “While we’re disappointed with the news, D.C. United is already in discussions with another major European team to fill that date and will share opponent and ticketing details as a deal is finalized.”

Juventus had signed a contract with MLS’s marketing arm, Soccer United Marketing, to also play Paris Saint-Germain in Montreal and Real Madrid in Las Vegas.

The D.C. game was troublesome from the start. Initially, United and Juventus were going to meet as part of a doubleheader at FedEx Field along with an AC Milan-Chlesea game. Logistical problems, however, prompted alternative plans. Juventus and United agreed to play at RFK and Milan and Chelsea moved to Miami.

Meantime, another major friendly was already scheduled in the region for July 28: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur in Baltimore. That match will take place at 1 p.m., while an RFK game would take place in the early evening.

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wow.

Surely doesn't do good for our US reputation really I'd be so pissed off

Yeah, I'm not pleased. I've talked to some of the ticketing people. They said refunds will be given when they get official word from DC United that the event was cancelled.

It really pisses me off because it's not like any of this should have been a surprise to Juve as far as scheduling goes. They knew they were in the Super Coppa, TIM Cup, and many players were in the Euros. None of this should have been a surprise to the club. Very poor planning by Juve and they're leaving a lot of disappointed fans.

My tickets to the real madrid game in Las Vegas are no good now. I have to find someone who will buy the tickets. They will now play Santos Laguna from Mexico. This really sucks. I am really sad.

I spent $600 on 4 tickets....

I can't get a refund because they already found someone to take Juventus' place.

Juventude wrote:Yeah, I'm not pleased. I've talked to some of the ticketing people. They said refunds will be given when they get official word from DC United that the event was cancelled.

It really pisses me off because it's not like any of this should have been a surprise to Juve as far as scheduling goes. They knew they were in the Super Coppa, TIM Cup, and many players were in the Euros. None of this should have been a surprise to the club. Very poor planning by Juve and they're leaving a lot of disappointed fans.

you do know that the brought up the supercoppa to the 11th from deep in august right...only official last week..

juventrini wrote:

Juventude wrote:Yeah, I'm not pleased. I've talked to some of the ticketing people. They said refunds will be given when they get official word from DC United that the event was cancelled.

It really pisses me off because it's not like any of this should have been a surprise to Juve as far as scheduling goes. They knew they were in the Super Coppa, TIM Cup, and many players were in the Euros. None of this should have been a surprise to the club. Very poor planning by Juve and they're leaving a lot of disappointed fans.

you do know that the brought up the supercoppa to the 11th from deep in august right...only official last week..

Really? Won't be able to watch it

juventrini wrote:

Juventude wrote:Yeah, I'm not pleased. I've talked to some of the ticketing people. They said refunds will be given when they get official word from DC United that the event was cancelled.

It really pisses me off because it's not like any of this should have been a surprise to Juve as far as scheduling goes. They knew they were in the Super Coppa, TIM Cup, and many players were in the Euros. None of this should have been a surprise to the club. Very poor planning by Juve and they're leaving a lot of disappointed fans.

you do know that the brought up the supercoppa to the 11th from deep in august right...only official last week..

I don't buy that Juve had no idea that this was a possibility. These decisions aren't made in complete seclusion.

Poor move from Juventus, although the supercoppa would have probably been in Italy if it were not for Napoli bitching about it.

This whole thing could have been avoided.

Just got my money back on the Juventus game in Las Vegas. They said if you originally purchased the tickets to see Juventus then they will refund your money.

Thank God, but I would rather see Juventus than get my money back.

This is a good thing for the squad.

After such an emotional and exhausting club season PLUS the Euro's adding a north American tour aswell as a trip to china may just be too much.

I think our players need a well deserved rest.

It looks like Juventus is being replaced by PSG, but purchasers have the option of getting a refund if you purchased it directly through Ticketmaster. This is the email I got from Ticketmaster:

Attention ticket holder!

We just learned that your upcoming game has a new opponent and time:

World Football Challenge
Originally: D.C. United vs Juventus
Now listed as: D.C. United vs Paris Saint - Germain
RFK Stadium
Originally: Saturday, July 28th at 6PM
New Time: at 7:30PM!


Your original tickets are still good and we look forward to seeing you at the game!


Prefer a refund? We'll refund your order, including fees (except UPS and InStore Pick Up, if applicable). Just hit reply to this email by July 10th by 5PM, include the last four digits of the credit card used for purchase, the order number, and the name on the account, and we'll take care of it for you! We'll refund your order immediately, but please note that it can take about 7 – 10 business days to post to your account.

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