NEW YORK – May 31, 2012 – NBC Sports Network’s soccer coverage continues this weekend when the U.S. Men’s National Team faces Canada in a ‘friendly’ game live from BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. The game is another test for the team as they look to their upcoming World Cup Qualifying matches.
COMMENTATORS: The NBC Sports Group’s lead soccer commentary team of Arlo White (@arlowhite, play-by-play), and Kyle Martino (@kylemartino, “Between the Benches” analyst) will call the game in Toronto. Russ Thaler (@RussThaler) will host the pre-game, halftime and post-game segments live from the stadium.
WHITE ON THE USA TEAM: “After the 4-1 defeat to Brazil in D.C. on Wednesday night, Head Coach Jürgen Klinsmann has called on his team to be ‘nastier’ in future games. In short, he wants the U.S. to get ‘stuck in’ and be more physical. Maybe we'll see a reaction to that against Canada, which would make an already fierce rivalry, even feistier. The U.S. created plenty of chances against Brazil, and U.S. Soccer fans may finally see their wish granted. Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey could start an International together under Klinsmann's reign, for the first time.”
WHITE ON THE CANADIAN TEAM: “This game is being played to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Soccer Association, and Canada is also preparing for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Look out for the current MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario for the home side. He's a magnificent player who is aware that he has one chance left to make it to a World Cup Final.”
Sun., June 17, Chicago vs. New York, 5 p.m.
Sun., June 24, New York vs. D.C, 7 p.m.
Fri., June 29, Kansas City vs. Chicago, 8 p.m.
Upcoming MLS games on NBC Sports Network: (All times ET, home team listed first)
