Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp shine as Crystal Palace win Stateside Cup

Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp ended their US pre-season tour with Crystal Palace by winning the Stateside Cup.

Ayew and Schlupp contributed immensely during the tour as the South London club defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham to win the pre-season trophy.

In their final match in the United States, Ayew and Schlupp combined for their side's second goal in the 3-1 victory over the Hammers. The duo were also on target in the victory over Wolves in the previous game.

In a thrilling contest, Tyrick Mitchell opened the scoring for Palace after just a minute, but Michail Antonio leveled for West Ham twenty minutes later.

Ayew set up Schlupp for the second goal after his teasing cross into the box was met by his compatriot, who headed past the West Ham goalie.

Three minutes later, Odsonne Edouard put the game beyond their London rivals as Crystal Palace ended their US tour with success.

The South London club will return to England for their last pre-season encounter against French outfit FC Nantes before the 2024/25 Premier League campaign begins.

Meanwhile, Ayew remains a subject of interest for Premier League returnees Leicester City.