U.S. set to face Poland in Chicago
The U.S. men will play Poland in an exhibition game Oct. 9 at Soldier Field.
The United States has won seven of its 16 matches against Poland, including three of the last four. The last time the teams met in the United States was in 2004, also in Chicago, when the Americans got an equalizer from Carlos Bocanegra in the 88th minute.
The game is on a FIFA fixture date, meaning clubs are required to release players to national teams.
"We know this is an important opportunity for Poland as they prepare for the 2012 European Championship, so we expect a challenging game," U.S. coach Bob Bradley said. "Chicago has a fantastic tradition of supporting soccer and the U.S. national team, and with the large Polish community in the area it should make for an exciting atmosphere."
Poland is co-host of the 2012 European Championships with Ukraine. Though it does not have to qualify for the continental tournament, it has exhibitions scheduled in September against Ukraine and Australia.
This will be the second game since the World Cup for the Americans. They lost 2-0 to Brazil on Aug. 10 at the New Meadowlands Stadium.