Arsenal's women's team have confirmed their first ever pre-season tour in the United States of America.

Arsenal announced that the pre-season tour is scheduled to take place from August 15 to 26, with friendly matches against National Women's Soccer League side Washington Spirit and WSL outfit Chelsea. There will be a training camp at George Mason University and the matches will be played from August 18 to August 25 at Audi Field.

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar said: “We always want to create the best conditions for our teams to prepare and perform at their best in pre-season. This gives our players an opportunity to play and train in a new environment, in front of our supporters around the world. We look forward to a strong pre-season for our men’s and women’s teams, laying the foundations for a successful season ahead.”

The Gunners' managing director Richard Garlick added: “To take our women’s team to the US for the first time on tour is another sign of great progress. We know from our recent trip to Australia that the interest and love for Arsenal Women stretches far and wide. We want to build on that and bring our US supporters closer to the club. We look forward to our visit and building strong foundations for a momentous season ahead, which will see more women’s games come to Emirates Stadium."