New Zealand Maori (November 9th): Don't expect all of the overseas U.S. players to participate in this match. Although the fixture falls in the November test window it's not a test match. The Premiership teams have league play off that weekend and instead have the LV= Cup. In a way it may be a good thing for certain players not to be called away to the Eagles. The LV= Cup is a great way for a player like Blaine Scully or John Quill to earn more time with their club's first team. The Top 14 has that weekend off but the Pro D2 and the RFU Championship don't. In addition, not taking players away from their clubs during this window may help next spring when it comes time to take players away for the Uruguay series and it will help the domestic players get more experience under their belts. If an overseas player isn't in favor with their club at the moment they may play in order to get time on the pitch.
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Over 8,000 tickets have been sold so far for the match. With two months left to go before the match expect a lot more tickets to be sold. PPL Park holds 18,500 so a sell-out may be a bit of a stretch but expect there to be a strong crowd.
Georgia (November 16th): This is the most straightforward of all the Eagles tests. The match will be held in Tbilisi and all the U.S. players should be available.
Russia (November 22nd): The match is all but certain to take place at Allianz Park, the new home of Saracens. The UK is the preferred venue for both teams. U.S. officials also wanted the match near London to help with fundraising efforts. The Eagles have also had a strong relationship with Saracens in the past and that looks to be continuing. The pitch at Allianz Park is turf, which some of the Americans, as well as the Russians, will be used to. It also means that the pitch should be in good shape. Some of the top competitions across Europe resume that week but it shouldn't be a problem for the American players.
Uruguay (April 12 or 13th, and April 18th-20th): The series against Uruguay has been moved to avoid a scheduling conflict with the Heineken Cup, which is set to have its quarterfinals on April 5th and 6th. The U.S. is going to have a hard time getting their European players for the series as it is so moving the date makes the most sense. Uruguay also avoid having their best player, Rodrigo Capo Ortega, missing because of Castres participation.
The Uruguay leg of the event will take place in Montevideo as planned while in all liklihood the U.S. leg will take place in Glendale. Yes, it could snow but from a logistical perspective Infinity Park makes a lot of sense for the Eagles. Plus, Uruguay won't like playing in snow if it happens. There are other venues being discussed, including Houston, but Glendale is the favorite. The Eagles may also play a warm-up match, likely against a club team, prior to the series.