Bees United: Bees in the States: Partying Like it's 1889

By Charlie Corr
Bees United Contributor

With each passing day, Brentford is breaking new ground and adding to its rich history, dating back to its inception in 1889. Yet in most of that time, the Bees hadn't created much of an international foothold from a supporters standpoint.

This July was a watershed moment, as the Bees made their first top-division Stateside trip, competing in the six-team Premier League Summer Series -- a three-match preseason tournament in the United States.

This summer provided the first tangible moment for new Brentford fans and longtime supporters to converge as one. The matches and results were secondary -- it was all about the camaraderie, while tasking the flavor of what has drawn us to the club in our unique ways.

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