Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - The United States women's national team will play two friendlies against Canada in July. The U.S. will face its border rival on July 19 at Rochester Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, N.Y., and again three days later on July 22 at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. The matches mark the first meetings between the teams since Natasha Kai scored an overtime game-winner in a 2-1 quarterfinal victory for the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics in Shanghai, China. "Although we have played Canada many times, I am very happy we're facing them again," said U.S. coach Pia Sundhage. "Their new head coach Carolina Morace will likely introduce a different playing style. Players who are trying new things for their new coach could be very unpredictable, and we need to respond to that with our tactical skills. "It has always been challenging to play our neighbor and I'm looking forward to dealing with their new style." The Americans previously announced two friendlies against Japan in May. The teams are set to play May 20 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, and May 23 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. |
