U.S. women will play Germany twice in October

10:23 AM, Aug 30, 2012   |    comments
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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The U.S. women's national team added two games to their Fan Tribute Tour on Thursday, announcing a pair of friendlies against two-time World Cup champion Germany in October.

The United States, which won the 2012 Olympic Gold, will play Germany on Oct. 20 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., and on Oct. 23 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn.

The Americans and Germans are currently ranked first and second, respectively, in the world. The United States, which won its third straight Olympic gold in London, has also won the World Cup twice.

The United States starts its tour on Sept. 1 against Costa Rica at Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester, N.Y., and also plays Australia twice, on Sept. 16 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., and on Sept. 19 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.

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