The Borussia Dortmund team were granted a warm reception upon touching down safely at Los Angeles International Airport in California − where they were welcomed to the United States by a great many enthusiastic American BVB fans − on Sunday evening following an 11-hour flight. Local boy Christian Pulisic and his team-mates in Black & Yellow were visibly delighted, smiling for selfies with fans and granting wishes for autographs as loud chants of "Heja BVB" rang out.

BBQ with friends

The BVB contingent subsequently made their way directly to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, where they spent the first evening in a relaxing atmosphere enjoying the view of the Pacific while eating BBQ food and twist bread. Among the attendees were the players of MLS club Los Angeles FC (their opponents in the friendly match at 4 CET on Wednesday morning), journalists, sponsor representatives, BVB ambassador Patrick Owomoyela and Linkin Park bassist Dave Farrell. It wasn't a late one though, as football would soon become the focal point of their attention.

Training at the UCLA

Having eaten breakfast on Monday morning, the BVB players headed for the university – to be precise, the renowned University of California, whose alumni include sporting legends such as the basketball players Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, or the tennis player Jimmy Connors. BVB boss Peter Stöger held a training session for his charges at the excellent facilities, with over 500 spectators coming to see BVB in action and leaving with autographs given by Pulisic, Mario Götze, André Schürrle and their other idols. At the end, the team and coaching staff posed with fans for a commemorative photograph.

Live steam for the friendly on Wednesday morning

The match between BVB and Los Angeles FC, who are spearheaded by Mexican star Carlos Vela, will kick off at the Banc of California Stadium at 4 CET on Wednesday morning. The match will be broadcast on Borussia Dortmund's Facebook and YouTube channels, as well as being available on demand.
Jan-Philip Kirschke