Sunderland supporter finds community during US pre-season tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
An American named Kevin reflects on his journey as a Sunderland supporter, detailing how the club's 2023 US tour changed his experience. During events in San Antonio and Albuquerque, he connected with fellow fans, shared stories, and engaged with players and coaches. The tour helped him realize he is part of a broader community of Sunderland supporters in America. He expresses disappointment at missing this summer's tour but hopes others will find the same camaraderie he experienced three years ago.
- •Kevin felt isolated as a Sunderland supporter in America.
- •He connected with other fans during the 2023 US tour.
- •Notable interactions included discussions with players and staff.
- •Kevin is now part of the North American Supporters Association.
- •He hopes new fans will discover the community this summer.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Finding My Sunderland Family in America
"For years, supporting Sunderland in America felt like a lonely journey. How did one pre-season tour help one fan discover a community he never knew existed?
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