Ahead of Celtic’s latest US visit, read the history of the club’s previous American tours. You can read about visits 1-5 to HERE.
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READ THIS…Celtic in action in The United States, Canada, Bermuda and Mexico
Today, learn more about visits 6-10 for the Celts.
6 – CELTIC IN THE USA – 1970
Just days after the 1970 European Cup Final, Celtic went to the USA, Canada and Bermuda. Playing seven games, Celtic won four, drew two and lost one.
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Most matches were played against European sides: Manchester Utd, Bari and Eintracht Frankfurt.
The second Bari game – part of the Toronto Cup – was abandoned in farcical circumstances. Bari had three men sent off and then the rest walked off the pitch when Celtic won an 87th minute penalty.
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7 – CELTIC IN THE USA – 1981
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Celtic went to the USA to play in the NASL Transatlantic Cup. Playing in New York and Seattle, the Bhoys lost their first two games but beat Southampton 2-1.
A Celtic team far from being match fit lost to New York Cosmos and Seattle Sounders, although they did beat Southampton who were also touring the US.
8 – CELTIC IN THE USA – 2001
20 years later, Celtic were again back in the USA. The Bhoys played twice in Florida, winning both of the matches.
The Bhoys were based in Tampa, and played a closed-doors game against University of South Florida Bulls before drawing 2-2 with Tampa Bay Mutiny.
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This mid-season break must have helped Celtic. They returned home to win a first Treble since 1969.
9 – CELTIC IN THE USA – 2003
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Two years later, Celtic took part in a two-game US tour. Playing in Seattle and Cleveland, Celtic lost one and won one.
These games were held as part of The Champions World tournament. Playing in Seattle – at the Seattle Seahawks Stadium – Celtic went down to 4-0 to Manchester United.
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However the second game was much better. In another American Football stadium – the Brown’s Stadium, home to the Cleveland Browns – Celtic beat Boca Juniors 2-0.
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10 – CELTIC IN THE USA – 2004
Celtic returned to the USA in 2004, playing four games as part of another Champions
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World tournament. Despite being in America, all of the Bhoys’ matches took place against European teams.
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This was less than successful for Celtic. They were defeated 4-2 by Chelsea, 5-1 by Liverpool and 1-0 by Roma. However Philadelphia proved to be the happiest ground as Celtic beat Man United 2-1.
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Tomorrow, read more about other times Celtic have visited the US on The Celtic Star.
Matthew Marr
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