U.S. Men’s National Team v Egypt Cancelled Due to National Unrest
U.S. Soccer announced this afternoon the USMNT game versus Egypt, scheduled to be played on Feb. 9 in Cairo, has been canceled. It was a decision that had been predicted by many and was the only sensible option after days of protesting and violence in Egypt.
The US Soccer press release stated: After exploring other options, the U.S. has determined it will not play a match on this fixture date.
“We were excited about the opportunity to play against Egypt, but due to the current situation all parties agreed it was best to cancel the match,” said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. “We appreciate the efforts of the Egyptian Football Association and the U.S. State Department as we worked through this situation.”
The USA’s next international friendlies will be played in March, beginning with a match against two-time FIFA World Cup Champion Argentina on March 26 in East Rutherford, N.J. Three days later, the U.S. hosts Paraguay at LP Field in Nashville.
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My thoughts and prayers are with all Egyptian people who are suffering greatly, after decades of prolonged suppression and persecution.
Bummed!