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2007 Soccer Preview: U.S. faces Brazil on Sunday in Chicago (09-04-2007) |
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Written by SBG Global staff
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Tuesday, 04 September 2007 |
The U.S. Men’s soccer team will face #1 ranked Brazil on Sunday at Solid Field in Chicago at 4:00 pm Eastern. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 and Univision. U.S. head coach Bob Bradley has named the 19-man roster for his 17th ranked team. The U.S. roster includes 13 players from the squad that captured the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup in Chicago. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan leads the team. He had four goals in the Gold Cup and has nine goals in 11 matches this year. Clint Dempsey is another star for the United States. The defender had his 50th international appearance in the match against Sweden last week. Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has already posted ten shutouts in 23 career games for the United States. Glasgow Rangers midfielder DaMarcus Beasley has three goals and three assists in 2007. He was the second leading scorer in the Gold Cup for the United States. The Kansas City Wizards send Davy Arnaud and Eddie Johnson. Johnson has 11 goals in 30 games for the U.S. team.
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"The schedule this year has included some great challenges, and playing against Brazil is another outstanding opportunity for this group,” said Bradley, “We have a good mix of players in camp, and are excited about the chance to play against one of the best teams in the world. It’s great to be back in Chicago for a match of this caliber. It should be an exciting afternoon.”
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Brazil head coach Dunga has two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho. Last week Ronaldinho had a goal and an assist in Brazil’s 2-0 win against Algeria. He has scored 40 goals for Barcelona during the last two seasons. A.C. Milan midfielder Kaká, who led all scorers in the 2007 UEFA Champions league is another dangerous weapon for Brazil. Real Madrid striker Robinho ended up as the leading scorer in the 2007 Copa America with six goals and is a strong threat for Brazil.
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The game has the United States, champions of CONCACAF against Brazil, the champions of CONMEBOL. In July, Brazil dominated Argentina in the championship match. Brazil got goals by Julio Baptista and Daniel Alves to put Brazil back at the top of the FIFA World Rankings. The United States defeated Mexico 2-1 in the final of CONCACAF.
Following the game against Brazil the U.S. team will face Catalonia on Oct. 14 at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain, and then face Switzerland on Oct. 17 in Basel.
The United States is 1-11 against Brazil, its only victory a 1-0 win in February 1998 during the Gold Cup in Los Angeles. Brazil won the last meeting, 2-1 in overtime during the 2003 Gold Cup on goals by Diego and Kaka.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 September 2007 )
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