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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Gunners preparing for 2024-25 WSL campaign</li><li>Already faced Washington Spirit in U.S. capital</li><li>Tackle Chelsea before Champions League qualifier</li></ul>

Believe! Ted Lasso meets Lionesses Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo & Beth Mead as Arsenal stars rub shoulders with Jason Sudeikis during pre-season tour of the United States

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<p>The Gunners, who are readying themselves for the start of the 2024-25 WSL campaign, are in America as part of their pre-season programme. They are set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lucy-bronze-explains-why-chelsea-friendly-arsenal-united-states-really-big-preparing-represent-wsl-derby-clash/bltd93cd079f224660e" target="_blank">face domestic rivals Chelsea in Washington DC</a>, having <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alessia-russo-pre-season-red-hot-form-winners-losers-lionesses-arsenal-washington-spirit-leah-williamson/blta3cbb4a1a297e6d7" target="_blank">already tackled NWSL side Spirit</a> in the US capital.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It was when taking in that friendly fixture that Jonas Eidevall’s squad got to meet Sudeikis – who played <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ted-lasso-episodes/blt41e4c4c21170c744" target="_blank">fictional coach Lasso in the popular Apple TV series</a>. He was all smiles when posing for pictures with Williamson, Russo and Mead.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jason Sudeikis 🤝 The Arsenal <a href="https://t.co/hFasGryj5p">pic.twitter.com/hFasGryj5p</a></p>— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalWFC/status/1825288601468612715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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THE GOSSIP

<p>Lasso was a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/watch-ted-lasso-lionel-messi-jason-sudeikis-inter-miami-superstar-hilarious-advert-dog-nutmeg/blt29952cbb2c69fff8" target="_blank">big fan of the ‘Believe’ message</a> when taking charge of AFC Richmond, and that motto should serve Arsenal well as they prepare to go chasing down more major silverware. Their collection of England internationals know all about that, having savoured Euro 2022 glory.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Arsenal’s first competitive fixture of the new season will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-arsenal-chose-pre-season-friendly-nwsl-side-washington-spirit-gunners-boss-jonas-eidevall-avoid-champions-league-qualification-disappointment/blt37d7fc7e5cb59c0b" target="_blank">see them face Rangers in a Champions League qualifier</a>. A testing opening continues on the first weekend of WSL action, with the Gunners set to play host to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/leah-williamson-vivianne-miedema-arsenal-wsl-season-man-city-lionesses-friendly-emma-hayes-uswnt/bltab3f7b8fabd25d04" target="_blank">fellow title hopefuls Manchester City on September 22</a>.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Howdy, <a href="https://twitter.com/leahcwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leahcwilliamson</a> 🤠 <a href="https://t.co/AsOGVpWeG6">pic.twitter.com/AsOGVpWeG6</a></p>— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalWFC/status/1825278613618389449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT NEXT?

Believe! Ted Lasso meets Lionesses Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo & Beth Mead as Arsenal stars rub shoulders with Jason Sudeikis during pre-season tour of the United States | Goal.com

Arsenal Lionesses Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo and Beth Mead have been rubbing shoulders with Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis in the United States.

Believe! Ted Lasso meets Lionesses Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo &amp; Beth Mead as Arsenal stars rub shoulders with Jason Sudeikis during pre-season tour of the United States