The hard work started in hot and humid conditions on West Ham United's Sunshine State Tour of Florida on Monday.
Head Coach Julen Lopetegui oversaw two sessions at the training complex of the USL Championship club Tampa Bay Rowdies, with very different weather welcoming the Hammers to the pitch.
In the early morning, the sun shone brightly and temperatures rose to around 92F (33C), but for the late afternoon session the heavens opened and the air noticeably cooled as a breeze rolled in from Tampa Bay.
The conditions did not prevent the Irons getting down to some serious work, as Michail Antonio, Vladimír Coufal and Tomáš Souček returned from their summer break to join up with the squad in the United States.
With Sporting Director Mark Noble and Club ambassador and former defender Anton Ferdinand also watching on, the players got a sweat on, building valuable fitness ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
Our video producers had their cameras out to capture the best of the action Stateside.
Lopetegui’s squad will face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 27 August in Jacksonville, before a London derby Stateside against Crystal Palace on Saturday 3 August in Tampa. Both matches will be available to watch worldwide on West Ham TV via whufc.com and our official mobile app – with passes available for both matches now!
We have two options for supporters, with individual match passes available for £4.99, or you can double up to watch both for only £7.99!
Alternatively, if you are in the United States, come along and watch West Ham live and in-person! Tickets for both games are on sale now HERE.
