EPL teams have traditionally enjoyed support from fans in England.
However, thanks to the league’s success and global TV coverage, several clubs have enjoyed increasing support worldwide, especially in the USA.

EPL clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur are popular in the USA due to their history of signing American players, while others like Liverpool are popular due to partnerships with American brands.
Below is a look at some of the most popular English Premier League teams in the USA and why American fans love them.
1. Liverpool

According to a 2022 report by Morning Consult, Liverpool was the most popular Premier League team in the USA.
Several factors contribute to this popularity, starting with Liverpool partnering with famous American brands like Expedia, Google Pixel, and UPS.
The EPL club also does a lot of social engagements in the USA through its LFC foundation and the club’s digital platforms.
In addition, Liverpool is one of several clubs that usually tour the USA in the summer for pre-season friendly matches.
Liverpool’s success is another reason the club is a powerhouse in the USA. The EPL team has won 19 league titles, six UEFA Champions League titles, three UEFA Europa League, and one FIFA Club World Cup.
Lastly, Liverpool is home to several famous stars, supported by fans worldwide.
Some famous names include Mo Salah, Luis Diaz, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and club legends like Steven Gerard and Jamie Carragher.
2. Manchester United

Manchester United (the Red Devils) is another EPL team with a huge fanbase in the USA.
Part of the club’s popularity is its promotion strategy, especially through social media, which has turned the team into a recognizable brand name amongst American fans.
The Red Devils’ history is another reason the club is popular in the USA. In 1958, an airplane carrying the club’s team crashed in Munich, killing several players and staff.
Despite the tragedy, Man United rebuilt the team and became one of the most successful clubs in EPL.
Some of the top Red Devils’ feats include 12 Premier League titles and three UEFA Champions League wins.
Lastly, Manchester United’s popularity in America can be attributed to its players in the USA.
For example, club legends like David Beckham and Wayne Rooney enjoy massive worldwide support and even play in the American MLS, further increasing the club’s support in the USA.
3. Manchester City

Manchester is another top Premier League team with many USA fans.
The club’s popularity in the USA (and the rest of the world) has grown significantly over the past decade due to its remarkable success.
Since 2011, Manchester City has won 7 Premier League titles, including three consecutive wins between 2021 and 2023.
Other amazing feats include 7 FA Cup wins, one UEFA Champions League win, and a historic treble (Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League) in 2023.
In addition to the club’s success, Manchester City has a star-studded squad that attracts millions of followers worldwide.
Some of the club’s most famous players (and legends) include Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Sergio Aguero.
4. Chelsea

Chelsea has a passionate American fan base; there is even a national coalition of over 45 official Chelsea FC supporter groups in the country.
Chelsea FC’s success is one of the top reasons the club is so popular in the USA.
Since its inception, the club has won 6 league titles, 8 FA Cups, 2 UEFA Champions League, 2 UEFA Europa League, 2 UEFA Super Cup, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
The club’s star players are another reason it is so popular in the USA and the rest of the world. Current famous players include Reece James, Raheem Sterling, and Robert Sanchez.
On top of that, the club has several legends like John Terry, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, and Peter Cech, whose star power helped to put the club on the map.
5. Arsenal

Arsenal is another top EPL club with several diehard fans in the USA. Like most other premier league clubs, Arsenal’s popularity is due to its rich, trophy-filled success.
Some of the club’s trophy wins include 13 League titles, 14 FA cups, and 17 Community Shields.
While the club has not won major titles in recent years, it has continued to dominate both the Premier League and European football (UEFA Champions League and UEFA EUROPA League).
Arsenal can also trace its success to its current and former star players. Current famous stars in the club include Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli.
Over the years, Arsenal has also been the home base of several legends who helped increase the club’s popularity.
These include Thiery Henry (who had a stint playing in the American MLS league), Patrick Viera, Robert Pires, Ian Wright, Robin Van Persie, Mikel Arteta, Mesut Ozil, and Cesc Fabregas.
6. Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur is another top EPL club that has invaded the American fan base. In fact, in 2014, an NBC poll revealed that Spurs were America’s most supported English Premier League club.
Some of Spurs’ popularity can be attributed to the club’s success. Currently, the club boasts two league titles, 8 FA Cups, and 7 FA Community Shields.
Current players like Richarlison and Heung-Min Son and club legends like Harry Kane and Gareth Bale have been instrumental in the club’s overseas popularity.
Lastly, Tottenham Hotspur has a history of signing American players.
Some famous Americans who have played for the club include DeAndre Yedlin, Clint Dempsey, Kasey Keller, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Brad Friedel.
7. Aston Villa

Aston Villa is among the popular English Premier League teams in the USA. While the club has not been very successful in recent years, it has a rich history of trophy wins.
Since its inception, the club has won 7 league titles, 2 second division titles, 7 FA cups, 5 League cups, one European Cup, and one UEFA Super Cup.
Villa’s famous players are another reason the club is popular in the USA.
Current players like Douglas Luiz and Emiliano Martinez and legends like Brad Guzman (an American) have helped to put the club on the map in the USA and the rest of the world.
Aston Villa has also managed to attract millions of fans in the USA by scheduling pre-season tours in the country.
In fact, it is one of the few EPL teams that has already announced an American tour for the 2024 pre-season.
The above are some of the most popular English Premier League teams in the USA. Is there another popular team you support that is not on the list? Let us know