PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (May 29, 2010) – In its final match before leaving for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the U.S. Men’s National Team put together a marvelous 2-1 come-from-behind win against Turkey with second half goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, both of which were assisted by Landon Donovan. A crowd of 55,407 red, white and blue-bathed fans turned out on gorgeous afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field and their energy helped propel the U.S. team to a an excellent second half performance.
You can get more details and video on the US Soccer website.
June 5, 2010 – U.S. Men vs. Australia – 7:30 a.m. – Live on ESPN2 (Friendly)
The next game is Saturday June 5th when the US will face off against Australia. I’ll be in St Louis next weekend to report on Catholic’s run to the Final Four but will be returning for the World Cup. Here’s the schedule for the US Games, get them into your personal calendar now. And plan on joining us at Farmer’s Gastropub downtown where Bill Griffith’s is rooting for England and will always have the audio on. It’s a British pub folks, come enjoy the world’s game with your friends and family. More details to follow.
June 12, 2010 – U.S. Men vs. England – 1:30 p.m. – ABC HD (Group C play)
June 18, 2010 – U.S. Men vs. Slovenia – 9 a.m. – ESPN/ESPN3.com (WC Group C play)
June 23, 2010 – U.S. Men vs. Algeria – 9 a.m. – ESPN/ESPN3.com (Group C play)
What other games would you like to see at the pub? He’ll be open everyday at 9am but we are looking for suggestions on games when we would enhance the breakfast or lunch menu in anticipation of a large group. Who are you interested in seeing besides the US games?
