Brazil books soccer friendlies with Canada, Venezuela on US soil


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2008-04-30 03:56:51

Brazil fans celebrate during the first half against Mexico, in September 2007, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Five time World Cup champion Brazil announced Tuesday that it will play two football friendlies on US soil later this year, against Canada and Venezuela.
  Brazil fans celebrate during the first half against Mexico, in September 2007, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Five time World Cup champion Brazil announced Tuesday that it will play two football friendlies on US soil later this year, against Canada and Venezuela.
SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) - Five time World Cup champion Brazil announced Tuesday that it will play two football friendlies on US soil later this year.

The Brazilians have booked matches against Canada in Seattle on May 31 and Venezuela on June 6 at Foxboro, Massachusetts, as part of a twin-bill with Major League Soccer's New England Revolution facing FC Dallas.

Brazil first appeared at Foxboro last September when a record crowd of 67,684 watched the South Americans beat Mexico 2-1. Brazil defeated a US all-star squad 2-0 in Seattle in 1976.

It will be the first appearance for the Canadians at Seattle since 2005 when they lost 2-0 to the US team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup.




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pedestrianme April 30th, 2008 04:57

This is a strange trend. I hope the players don't feel too confined by the narrower perimeters of the ameican-football pitches.

nelsonm2110 April 30th, 2008 09:44

At least it will provide MLS with a bit more recognition