It will be the first time Harlequins have toured the United States in the professional era, following tours in the 1970s and 80s.
"Harlequins is a globally recognised club and this match will help drive our global ambitions," Harlequins chief executive David Ellis told the club's website (www.quins.co.uk).
"Rugby in the USA is a sleeping giant and we are looking forward to being a part of this unique occasion as we begin to help develop the sport in America."
The U.S. will use the fixture as a warm-up to this year's World Cup where they have been drawn in Pool B alongside South Africa, Samoa, Scotland and Japan.
"We look forward to welcoming Harlequins to the USA this August; this fixture is an exciting opportunity for both teams involved," USA rugby chief executive Nigel Melville told a press conference on Wednesday.
"Philadelphia is truly a rugby hotbed and we are excited to be back. Harlequins will provide a stern opposition to the USA as we prepare for the 2015 Rugby World Cup."
(Reporting by Michael Hann; editing by Justin Palmer)
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