Sunderland loses 4-2 to Liverpool in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:18 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Sunderland AFC began their preseason tour in the United States with a 4-2 loss to Liverpool on July 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite the defeat, Sunderland showed promise, particularly in the first half when Enzo Le Fee scored a notable goal. Chris Rigg impressed in central midfield, strengthening his case for a starting spot this season. The second half saw Sunderland field a younger team, which led to Liverpool gaining control. With upcoming matches, Sunderland aims to build on their preseason performance.
- •Sunderland lost 4-2 to Liverpool in their first preseason match.
- •Enzo Le Fee scored Sunderland's first goal of the preseason.
- •Chris Rigg performed well, vying for a starting position.
- •Liverpool dominated the second half against Sunderland's youth lineup.
- •Sunderland aims to refine their tactics ahead of the regular season.
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Talking Points: Plenty Of Positives As The Lads Begin US Tour
"Our pre-season US tour got off to a losing start as the lads went down 4-2 to Liverpool. Here’s the key talking points from the game in Nashville.
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