The United States will face China in an international friendly
on June 2 in the team's final tuneup ahead of the CONCACAF Gold
Cup, the US Soccer Federation (USSF) announced on Monday.
Games have already been scheduled against Ecuador on March 25 in
Florida and Guatemala on March 28th in Texas before China visit
Spartan Stadium in San Jose.
The US is currently 2-0 this year under interim head coach Bob
Bradley, who replaced Bruce Arena as coach of the men's team
following last year's World Cup.
"The match against China is an excellent lead in to the Gold
Cup," said Bradley. "The fans in San Jose, and the Bay Area in
general, have always been extremely supportive and we're looking
forward to getting our busy summer schedule underway with a good
warm up for our regional championship."
The US is expected to field a top squad for the defence of its
Gold Cup crown from June 6-24 at venues across the United
States.
Immediately following the Gold Cup, the US will play in the Copa
America from June 26 to July 15 in Venezuela.
(China Daily via Reuters February 27, 2007)