Aston Villa continue their preseason ramp-up to the 2024/25 campaign as the Premier League club finishes its United States tour with a match against Mexican side Club America.
Villa began its preseason with wins over Walsall and Spartak Trnava in Europe, but have dropped both matches in the United States, losing to MLS side Columbus Crew 4-1 before falling 2-0 to RB Leipzig.
The most recent result at Red Bull Arena saw Aston Villa concede twice to the German club in the first half, and Diego Carlos sent off just before the break, leaving manager Unai Emery with plenty to consider as the season draws nearer.
Club America, who just fell to Chelsea in a friendly 3-0 last weekend, are participating in this preseason friendly tour to help fill the gap before their Leagues Cup journey begins. The Mexican side earned a bye to the knockout rounds thanks to their league finish last year, meaning they do not have their first match until August 9.
After meeting Club America, Villa will head back to Europe for friendlies against Athletic Club and Borussia Dortmund before beginning their Premier League season on August 17 against West Ham.
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Aston Villa vs. Club America live stream, TV channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | TUDN | Fubo USA (Spanish), TUDN app/website, Villa TV |
| Canada | — | Villa TV |
| UK | — | Villa TV |
| Australia | — | Villa TV |
| India | — | Villa TV |
This match will be televised in the United States on Spanish-language channel TUDN. That channel is available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a free trial for new users.
Around the rest of the world, the match is available to stream on Aston Villa's in-house streaming service Villa TV.
What time is Aston Villa vs. Club America kickoff?
This preseason friendly match kicks off from Soldier Field on Saturday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m. local time in Chicago.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Aug. 3 | 5:30 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Aug. 3 | 2:30 p.m. PT |
| UK | Sat, Aug. 3 | 10:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Aug. 4 | 7:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sun, Aug. 4 | 3 a.m. IST |
Aston Villa vs. Club America team news
Aston Villa finally has Emiliano Buendia back from his torn ACL, and preseason serves as a good place to ramp him back up to full fitness.
Recent signing Amadou Onana has already taken the pitch for his new club earlier in preseason and should be involved, while Ollie Watkins has not yet appeared for Villa after earning an extended break in the aftermath of the Euros. Jhon Duran is not part of the squad after earning rest following the Copa America, and he is reportedly close to a move to West Ham.
Goalkeeper Robin Olsen had to exit the last preseason friendly against RB Leipzig early due to an injury, and his status is unclear moving forward.
Aston Villa traveling preseason squad: Emiliano Martinez, Robin Olsen, Filip Marschall, Matty Cash, Calum Chambers, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Sebastian Revan, Lucas Digne, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Sanson, Leander Dendoncker, Jaden Philogene, Kadan Young, Emiliano Buendia, Aaron Ramsey, John McGinn, Philippe Coutinho, Leon Bailey, Cameron Archer, Omari Kellyman, Ollie Watkins.
Club America's attack is anchored by Mexican international Henry Martin, while other El Tri stars like Nestor Araujo, Erick Sanchez, and goalkeeper Luis Malagon are also mainstays within the squad. They also boast Uruguayan star Sebastian Caceres at the back, and former Mexico star Jonathan dos Santos is a regular in midfield.
U.S. international Alejandro Zendejas has enjoyed life at Club America since joining in the winter, but is currently sidelined by a leg injury. Defender Jorge Mere will not participate, as he continues to recover from an ACL tear, while Diego Valdes has recovered from a foot issue.