Wednesday, March 19, 2008

U.S. U-23s: Canada poses threat despite Cinderella status

U-23 Olympic Qualifying Semifinal
U.S. vs. Canada
LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.
9 p.m. ET
ESPN Deportes, ESPN360

Given the Yukon-sized chip the Canadian team carries on its shoulder whenever it plays the Americans, the match should be tougher than expected. The tournament has been fraught with upsets since day one, although the Americans have largely avoided any catastrophes so far. If the U.S. can sidestep one more land mine, a trip to Beijing will be its reward.

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