United's three-stop tour of the United States was filled with once-in-a-lifetime chances for all of those who were able to attend either the matches or the open training sessions.
Unless United decide to come back to the States in the near future, some of the die-hard fans will more than likely never get to experience something like this again.
The access to the open training sessions, witnessing Sir Alex Ferguson and members of his backroom staff walking around the cities or being at a location where some of the players were either relaxing or doing a little shopping was something that United supporters in the States thought that they would never have the opportunity to see.
Besides the random request for photo here or autograph there, the players were able to actually enjoy some of the sites that the "small town" Americans cities had to offer without being really bothered.
Some of the travel was definitely tiresome because of either airline delays or train cancellations, but it was well worth it as some supporters were able to meet some of the players or chat with the manager and his staff.
Unlike some of the modern-day players, the United players showed amazing generosity and willingness to speak and sign autographs for their adoring fans.
There are a lot of memories from meetings and greetings, but the footballing lesson that United showed the MLS All-Stars - who were previously unbeaten against English opposition. They always say, "There is soccer, there is football, but then there is Manchester United football," and that was evident Wednesday night.
Having the Manchester United players and staff with arm's reach made it well worth the long journeys that some of the Reds made from all over the United States.
Contributed by David Hammons / United View From Abroad
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