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Lucy Bronze explains why Chelsea friendly with Arsenal in the United States is ‘really big’ – with Lionesses star preparing to represent new WSL employers in derby clash

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<p>Chelsea's women's team are currently in the United States for their pre-season tour as they prepare for the upcoming Women's Super League campaign. Bronze, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lucy-bronze-is-a-blue-lionesses-star-joins-chelsea-on-free-transfer-following-barcelona-exit/blt99a16f4bb258789e" target="_blank">left Barcelona for the Blues on a two-year deal</a>, has now set her sights on getting a taste of their London derby with Arsenal at Audi Field in Washington DC next weekend. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>She told <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/cuthbert-and-bronze-on-returning-to-the-usa-on-tour" target="_blank">Chelsea's website</a>: "After watching the WSL over the past two years, the London derby is always a really big occasion. It’s one everyone looks forward to. It’s two teams with a lot of quality. Arsenal have a lot of players I know well, and I’m sure they will be looking forward to getting their season underway with a bit of a bang, as well. It’ll be a good game in Washington, where the women’s game is really kicking on as well with their team in the NWSL. I think everyone watching in the US and back home will be looking forward to it."</p>

WHAT LUCY BRONZE SAID

<p>Chelsea are beginning <span>a new era under former Lyon boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-emma-hayes-replacement-lyon-sonia-bompastor-announced-blues-manager-coach-uswnt/bltb365d5555cf24d90" target="_blank">Sonia Bompastor</a> - who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/emma-hayes-departure-chelsea-dominance-wsl-champions/blt5dadf0ae98d11f63" target="_blank">replaced legendary manager Emma Hayes</a> earlier this summer. If they are to secure a record-extending sixth WSL win, players like Bronze and others will need to be at the top of their game to fend off the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal. </span></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Before they face Arsenal, however, Bronze's Chelsea lock horns with National Women's Soccer League side Gotham FC on August 20. This will be a good test for the Blues as Gotham are well more than halfway into their season, whereas the London outfit's players are coming from their summer holidays.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lucy Bronze explains why Chelsea friendly with Arsenal in the United States is ‘really big’ – with Lionesses star preparing to represent new WSL employers in derby clash | Goal.com US

Lucy Bronze is looking forward to the &quot;really big&quot; occasion of Chelsea taking on London rivals Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in America.