Liverpool starts preseason with victory over Sunderland in Nashville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Liverpool's preseason began with a 4-2 win against Sunderland on July 25 at GEODIS Park in Nashville. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa highlighted the match, along with contributions from young players Kieran Morris and Lewis Koumas. New manager Andoni Iraola leads the team into their preseason schedule as they prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign. The Reds will continue their tour with a match against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 29, followed by games in Chicago and two matches at Anfield. Several players who participated in the World Cup this summer are expected to return to the squad before the friendly in Chicago.
- •Liverpool defeated Sunderland 4-2 on July 25.
- •Goals scored by Szoboszlai, Chiesa, Morris, and Koumas.
- •Next match against Wrexham on July 29 at Yankee Stadium.
- •Squad includes returning World Cup players with varying rest timelines.
- •First Premier League match is against Newcastle United on August 23.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool preseason schedule, results 2026: Dates, times, more to know about Andoni Iraola plans
"New manager Andoni Iraola will usher the Liverpool squad into the 2026/27 campaign as the Reds ramp up their preseason slate with a tour of the United States.
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