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Come Fan with UsFriday, June 26, 2026

Manchester United vs. Real Madrid at the Big House sells out on first day

Join the caravan, we’re going to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Leon Halip

A lot of people in the state of Michigan like soccer. Or they like Real Madrid. Or they like Manchester United. Or they like Michigan Stadium. Or they like any sporting event that allows them to get drunk.

For one (or even two) of many possible reasons, people have snapped up every available ticket to see Real Madrid play Manchester United in an August 2 friendly at the Big House. That’s over 100,000 tickets sold, and they did it in less than 24 hours.

Ann Arbor, Michigan is Soccer City, USA.

Deal with it, Portland.

Ann Arbor, Michigan is the Soccer Capital of America.

Deal with it, Kansas City.

Ann Arbor, Michigan will produce the next great generation of American soccer players. Ann Arbor, Michigan will host the final of the 2026 World Cup. Ann Arbor, Michigan will lead the U.S. to World Cup glory on home soil.

Wait, where is Ann Arbor, Michigan?

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