The Crew will look to improve on its 9-4-2 record in international friendlies as the club hosts Stoke City F.C. of the Barclays Premier League Tuesday night at Crew Stadium. The Black & Gold has hosted teams from various countries around the world, including England, Germany, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, and Chile. Against the Premier League specifically, the Crew holds a 2-3-1 with its most recent match coming last season against Newcastle United, resulting in a 3-0 defeat.
Here is a look at the results of the 15 past Crew friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/14/1997 | Leeds United (Premier League) | 2-1 W |
| 05/24/2000 | Hamburg SV (Bundesliga) | 4-2 W |
| 07/26/2000 | Newcastle United (Premier League) | 2-2 D |
| 05/29/2001 | Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) | 4-3 W |
| 05/15/2002 | FC Nurnberg (Bundesliga) | 7-2 W |
| 06/26/2002 | Tigres UANL (Mexican Primera) | 2-1 L |
| 06/04/2005 | CD Universidad Catolica (Chilean Primera) | 4-1 W |
| 07/27/2005 | Fulham FC (Premier League) | 2-1 W |
| 07/26/2006 | Everton FC (Premier League) | 1-1 D |
| 11/08/2006 | CSD Municipal (Liga Nacional) | 2-0 W |
| 07/28/2007 | Aston Villa (Premier League) | 3-1 L |
| 11/13/2007 | Estudiantes Tecos (Mexican Primera) | 2-0 W |
| 07/9/2008 | Club Atletico Independiente (Argentine Primera) | 2-1 W |
| 07/20/2008 | West Ham United (Premier League) | 3-1 L |
| 07/26/2011 | Newcastle United (Premier League) | 3-0 L |
