Criollos de Caguas 98:92 Cangrejeros 
San German 88:75 Leones De Ponce 
Memphis Grizzlies 97:96 Chicago Bulls 
Gigantes San Francisco 97:89 Metros de Santiago 
Los Angeles Sparks W 102:87 Chicago Sky W 
Los Angeles Lakers 96:84 Oklahoma City Thunder 
Phoenix Suns 81:79 Portland Trail Blazers 
Manawatu Jets 97:88 Bay Hawks 
Geelong W 87:67 Ringwood W 
Hobart Chargers W 69:88 Waverley W 
Sandringham W 63:74 Ballarat W 
Gold Coast Rollers W 81:68 North Gold Coast Seahawks W 
Central Coast W 62:102 Newcastle Falcons W 
Sutherland Sharks W 95:59 Illawarra Hawks W 
Bankstown Bruins W 100:79 Hills Hornets W 
Quezon City 52:93 Quezon Huskers 
Southland Sharks 83:71 Nelson Giants 
Albury W 89:81 Canberra W 
Sydney Comets W 72:88 Maitland Mustangs W 
Diamond Valley W 109:63 Frankston W 
Knox W 89:68 Kilsyth W 
Townsville Flames W 91:84 Logan Thunder W 
Rockhampton W 109:99 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
Inner West Bulls W 65:103 Norths Bears W 
Sturt Sabres W 56:77 West Adelaide Bearcats W 
Eastern Mavericks W 59:86 South Adelaide Panthers W 
Forestville Eagles W 72:60 North Adelaide Rockets W 
Willetton Tigers W 77:72 Warwick Senators W 
Perth Redbacks W 93:91 East Perth Eagles W 
Joondalup Wolves W 62:69 Rockingham Flames W 
Manchester United’s pre-season starts even before the World Cup final ends. Since many top players are still away on international duty or resting, a lot of first-team spots are open. That means younger players from the academy get a rare chance to show what they can do on the big stage.
Midfielders Ready to Grab Their Chance
Two young midfielders are especially worth watching. James Garner, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, brings calm passing and smart defending. Zidane Iqbal, an 18-year-old with strong dribbling skills, could turn heads with his energy and creativity.
- James Garner – composed, good at breaking up play and starting attacks
- Zidane Iqbal – quick feet, creative passing, fearless on the ball
Forwards and Defenders on the Rise
Up front, Alejandro Garnacho is a speedy winger who has already scored for the first team. His pace and direct running make him a constant threat. In defense, Alvaro Fernandez is a left-back who loves to push forward and deliver dangerous crosses.
Another name to know is Charlie McNeill, a striker who scores goals for fun at youth level. He could get minutes if the senior forwards are still resting. All these players have the skills to make a strong case for more first-team action this season.
What This Pre-Season Means for United’s Future
Pre-season is more than just fitness work. For these youngsters, it’s a real audition. Manager Erik ten Hag will be watching closely to see who can handle the pressure and earn a spot in the squad. If any of these young players shine, they could become regulars at Old Trafford sooner than expected.