Liverpool Beats Wrexham 1-0 in New York Pre‑Season Friendly as New Away Kit Unveiled
A storm over the U.S. East Coast cancelled Liverpool's Chicago‑to‑New York flight, leaving the squad stranded and delaying the planned debut of the club’s 2026‑27 away kit. Legends Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler stepped in to model the new Adidas kit at a Brooklyn venue while manager Andoni Iraola’s team completed their travel.
The following day the Reds faced Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rio Ngumoha, introduced as a right‑winger in the second half, scored a deflected 75th‑minute winner off defender Lewis Brunt to give Liverpool a 1‑0 victory before a crowd of 42,204. The win continued Liverpool’s unbeaten pre‑season run under Iraola and offered a glimpse of the side the club hopes to field in the upcoming Premier League campaign.
The match was streamed live in the United States on services including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Hulu + Live TV, and broadcast in the UK on LFCTV. Liverpool’s front office also signalled a forthcoming £100 million‑plus bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, linking the youngster’s right‑wing deployment to the potential signing.
Entities: Adidas · Andoni Iraola · Ian Rush · Liverpool FC · Liverpool Football Club · Rio Ngumoha · Rio Ngumoja · Robbie Fowler · Wrexham AFC
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Liverpool FC launched a new away kit for the 2026/27 season. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liverpool’s agreement with Adidas is a ten‑year contract worth £60 million per season.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Legends Robbie Fowler and Ian Rush helped present the new away kit. (6cdad1a3-2de6-4827-848a-d8a2aaf13304)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The kit includes Adidas’ CLIMACOOL+ technology to improve airflow and moisture control.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The kit launch event took place at Brooklyn’s Skylight at The Refinery after the team’s flight was stranded in Chicago. (6cdad1a3-2de6-4827-848a-d8a2aaf13304)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new away kit is white with red and grey detailing inspired by the mid‑1980s. (144fcb92-d0e0-47fc-8c03-13ee9ed2edb1)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Adidas supplies the kit under a £600 million partnership with Liverpool. (144fcb92-d0e0-47fc-8c03-13ee9ed2edb1)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The kit will debut in Liverpool’s preseason match against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Liverpool FC launched its 2026/27 away kit.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liverpool and Wrexham will play a preseason friendly in New York on July 29, 2026. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was streamed in the United States on services such as Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Hulu + Live TV. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexander Isak missed the Brooklyn kit event due to travel issues. (existing)