EVERTON will take on the Major League Soccer All-Stars teams as part of a North American tour this summer.

The Goodison outfit have confirmed they face the representative outfit at Salt Lake City’s new Rio Tinto Stadium on Wednesday, July 29.

The match is the first confirmed fixture of the summer schedule, although Everton are advising supporters the first-team squad will not be based in Salt Lake City.

It’s the fifth time in six years David Moyes has taken his squad over to the United States as part of their pre-season preparation, having visited Houston in 2004, Columbus and Dallas in 2006, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles in 2007 along with Chicago and Denver last year.

“We are all looking forward to the match in Salt Lake City,” said Everton manager David Moyes.

“I am sure there will be a lot of interest in the game and it will be a valuable part of our pre-season schedule.

“We always enjoy spending time in America during the summer because the facilities are first-class and there is a warm welcome wherever we go.”

Everton are the fourth Premier League team to have faced the MLS All-Stars in the United States, with West Ham United, Chelsea and Fulham all having failed to win.

The encounter will have particular significance for Everton’s United States international Tim Howard, who began his career playing in the MLS for the New York/New Jersey Metrostars.

“I can’t wait to play the MLS All-Stars,” said Howard.