Liverpool finish their United States pre-season programme tonight when they meet Leeds United at Soldier Field, Chicago. The friendly represents the final match of Leeds’ US tour and offers both sides a high-profile warm-up before the 2026/27 campaign.
Pre-season form and selection headlines
Leeds arrive having recorded one win and one defeat on American soil. Their opening victory came in a narrow 1-0 win over Sunderland, the only goal produced by Lukas Nmecha from distance early in that match. Manager Daniel Farke has used the tour to blood new arrivals, with Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic singled out for particular praise after a strong showing against Sunderland. New signing Harry Wilson has also been given minutes as the squad builds match sharpness.
That said, Leeds will be missing several familiar faces. Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin sat out the Sunderland game while Jaka Bijol was also absent through a minor issue; Noah Okafor has been afforded an extended rest following his World Cup involvement with Switzerland. Academy prospects have featured too: youngster Callum Mills started against both Wrexham and Sunderland.
How Liverpool have started their tour
Jurgen Klopp’s side head into tonight’s fixture with confidence after two victories in the United States, having overcome both Sunderland and Wrexham earlier in the tour. The match gives Liverpool another chance to fine-tune their preparations against competitive opposition.
| Club | US pre-season record | Notable performers |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | W1 D0 L1 | Tarik Muharemovic, Lukas Nmecha |
| Liverpool | W2 D0 L0 | — (tour winners) |
Match logistics and what to expect
The fixture kicks off at 9pm BST. Fans tuning in should expect a competitive encounter, with both managers likely to balance the desire for a positive result against the need to manage fitness and minutes ahead of the domestic season.
- Kick-off: 21:00 BST (Soldier Field, Chicago)
- Leeds absences: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jaka Bijol; Noah Okafor on extended rest
- Players to watch: Tarik Muharemovic, Lukas Nmecha, Harry Wilson
Team announcements and any last-minute changes are expected around an hour before kick-off. Supporters in Liverpool and beyond will be looking for further indications of squad shape and fitness as both clubs move closer to competitive action.
Coverage and line-ups will be available through the usual club channels and broadcasters as the evening progresses.
