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US to face Mexico in June 5 World Cup sendoff

The Columbian
Published: April 14, 2011, 12:00am

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s soccer team will play Mexico in a June 5 exhibition at Red Bull Arena, its final game before the team leaves for the Women’s World Cup in Germany.

The game will be the first against Mexico since El Tri upset the Americans in World Cup qualifying last November, forcing the two-time World Cup champions into a playoff against Italy for a spot in this summer’s tournament. Kristine Lilly, who retired in January after making a record 352 appearances, will be honored before the game.

The United States will leave for training camp in Austria after the game. The Americans begin group play June 28 against North Korea in Dresden, followed by a July 2 game against Colombia in Sinsheim. The Americans close out Group C against Sweden on July 6.

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