There is something unique about a football fan's love for their club. As once said by the great Arrigo Sacchi: "Football is the most important of the least important things in life". Tears of joy - and heartbreak. Friendships forged. Memories that last a lifetime.

On Saturday before the match, Everton hosted a fan takeover at Redds Restaurant and Biergarten (conveniently rebranded as “Blues!” for the special occasion), just a stone’s throw away from MetLife Stadium. Fans from all over congregated to take part in one final gathering before seeing the Toffees in action later that day.

Everton superfan Dr David France has hailed the Blues’ efforts towards fans during their trip to the USA for the Premier League Summer Series and has called upon the club to show “relentless commitment” to the region.

Looking to recover from opening defeats in the Premier League Summer Series, Everton and West Ham United get Wednesday’s action underway at Soldier Field in Chicago. Bournemouth vs. Manchester United will follow at the same venue, and those two sides beat Everton and West Ham, respectively, in the first round of fixtures on Saturday.

The Premier League Summer Series 2025 kicked off Saturday in New Jersey, where shallow Everton struggled with errors in a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at MetLife Stadium.

Gent will be hoping that Everton are able to complete the signing of young Belgian winger Malick Fofana this summer. The now 20-year-old looks set to leave French football and join Premier League side Everton, with the clubs in advanced talks. As reported by HLN, Gent are entitled to 20% of the sale.

The cycle of change continues behind the scenes at Everton after TFG’s takeover - they are seeking to take even greater control