Newcastle to play preseason match at Columbus Crew

Published Apr. 4, 2011 7:18 p.m. ET

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Newcastle will play at the Columbus Crew on July 26 as part of the club's preseason U.S. tour.

Newcastle last week announced a match at Sporting Kansas City on July 20. The Magpies also played at Columbus in July 2000, tying the Crew 2-2.

Manchester United and Everton also have announced preseason U.S. tours in preparation for Premier League openers on Aug. 13.