Coming to Manchester this year

Hi from America; am coming to Manchester this year.  Would like to meet other American expats living in Manchester  because I know its important to have friends with common history to help through the experience of culture shock, and simply to learn the specific language and resources available in a new place.  I am an American who lived in London in the 1990s, so not completely unfamiliar with British culture, but know I will need a little help from friends.

You arrived in manchester??