US to face China and Brazil in Cup tuneups

US to face China and Brazil in Cup tuneups
Mar 15, 2007 00:29
TONY6 Points: Join Date: Feb 13, 2007 Status: offline	(AFP) 12 Mar 2007 A 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final rematch with China will kick off a six-game US warm up series for September's FIFA Women's finals in China, the US Soccer Federation announced on Monday. The US women, who won the 1991 and 1999 FIFA women's titles, will play host to China in a`16 June friendly at Cleveland and face Brazil on 23 June at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Other details of the US warm-ups are to be announced. The Americans, 6-0 with two drawn in their past eight matches against China, already own two triumphs in 2007 over this year's Cup hosts, having won 2-0 in China in January and 2-1 in Portugal earlier this month. Overall, the US women have a record of 18 victories 8 defeats and 11 drawn in matches with China. "We've played China more times than any other team since I've been head coach," US coach Greg Ryan said. "We know each other's players and style so well, there are no surprises between the teams." The US-Brazil match will be the first rematch of the 2004 Olympic final won by the Americans in overtime. The Brazilians are 1-18 with two draws against the US women but boast Marta, the 2006 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.

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(AFP) 12 Mar 2007

A 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final rematch with China will kick off a six-game US warm up series for September's FIFA Women's finals in China, the US Soccer Federation announced on Monday.
The US women, who won the 1991 and 1999 FIFA women's titles, will play host to China in a`16 June friendly at Cleveland and face Brazil on 23 June at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Other details of the US warm-ups are to be announced.

The Americans, 6-0 with two drawn in their past eight matches against China, already own two triumphs in 2007 over this year's Cup hosts, having won 2-0 in China in January and 2-1 in Portugal earlier this month.

Overall, the US women have a record of 18 victories 8 defeats and 11 drawn in matches with China.

"We've played China more times than any other team since I've been head coach," US coach Greg Ryan said. "We know each other's players and style so well, there are no surprises between the teams."

The US-Brazil match will be the first rematch of the 2004 Olympic final won by the Americans in overtime. The Brazilians are 1-18 with two draws against the US women but boast Marta, the 2006 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.

Mar 15, 2007 02:16	#1
PEA28COCK Points: Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Status: Offline	It seems that the USA Women Football team is much stronger and skilful than Chinese Women Football team. But I heard that Chinese team once was the NO.1 in the world. Where is the glory? :(

Mar 15, 2007 03:50	#2
CONNY129 Points: Join Date: May 25, 2005 Status: Offline	Is it worthy to watch the match?

Mar 15, 2007 05:00	#3
PEA28COCK Points: Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Status: Offline	Hey Conny, I have no ideas whether it is worthy to watching it or not. For me it dosen't deserve my attention and time; while for those who are keen on football and who still have expectations on Chinese Women Football team, the match is looked forward to. :)

Mar 15, 2007 14:35	#4
ROGERINCA Points: Join Date: Jun 28, 2005 Status: Offline	When I watch this event, I will be yelling for [both] the USA and the PRC teams !!! LOL :) I think it will be very exciting and competitive !!

Mar 15, 2007 22:51	#5
CONNY129 Points: Join Date: May 25, 2005 Status: Offline	Good luck to those footballer.

Mar 18, 2007 13:46	#6
APAULT Points: Join Date: Mar 11, 2006 Status: Offline	Good luck, China.... except if you are playing Australia :)

Mar 18, 2007 20:39	#7
CALIFORNIA Points: Join Date: Jul 22, 2005 Status: Offline	Football???Don't like it:)

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