U.S. to play Brazil Sept. 9, replacing Mexico match

August 13, 2007

CHICAGO -- The U.S. soccer team will play South American champion Brazil in an exhibition game Sept. 9 in Chicago, replacing a match against Mexico that was called off because of financial problems.

This will be the first game between Brazil and the U.S. since 2003, when the Brazilians won 2-1 in overtime in the Gold Cup semifinals in Miami.

"It is a very exciting opportunity for our players to get to play perhaps the most storied team in the world," U.S. coach Bob Bradley ...

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U.S. to play Brazil Sept. 9, replacing Mexico match

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