Because of the contentious recent history and relationship between the two countries, USA and CUBA only play each other when absolutely neccesary as dictated by FIFA rules. These days, this means they meet only for important tournaments related to CONCACAF...
Tonight, one such match will occur, and it will mark the first time in 61 years that the U.S. Men's National Team has journeyed to play in Cuba. This will be a CONCACAF qualifier for the 2010 World Cup...
Match Previews and Videos -
USA @ CUBA - Havana's ESTADIO PEDRO MARRERO (Nat'l football stadium)
U.S. TV: ESPN Networks / Galavision --- kickoff @ 8 pm EDT
from US Soccer,
USMNT Roster announcement and details
Also, MLS Players called up for USMNT
VIDEOS -
Flashback - As the teams prepare for their first-ever meeting in a World Cup Qualifier, have a look at highlights from their 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup 1st-round match at Seattle's Qwest Field. USA's goals in the 4-1 win; 2 by Landon Donovan, one each by Clint Dempsey and DaMarcus Beasley...
Official USMNT clips from training in Miami this week...
Day 1 , Day 2 , Days 3-5 w/links to related videos
Related articles: Know Your Opponent: Cuba edition
"U.S. and Cuba find common ground..." (New York Times)
"The Cuba Cinco have arrived in Havana" (SI's Grant Wahl)
...and - oh, yeah - one more thing... GO USA ! =)
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