USA to move Ukraine friendly to Cyprus

Fox Sports/ Fox Soccer ^ | Feb. 26, 2013 | Leander Schaerlaeckens

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The United States men’s national team’s friendly against Ukraine scheduled to be played in Kharkiv, Ukraine on March 5 will be relocated to Cyprus, according to a statement on the website of the Football Federation of Ukraine.

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Actually, an update to this story is that it seems doubtful the game will be played however I could not find a used source stating this but thought the story was important enough to post nonetheless. In all likelihood, Ukraine will not be travelling to Cyprus to play this match.

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Ping to soccer fans on Free Republic.

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Please excuse the redundant post but USA Today reports it seems the match has little chance to occur, the Ukraine team is probably to distressed to go to Cyprus and I would not blame them. USA Today though can not be used as a main source. So anyone curious can go find their story.

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Probably a smart move that city is right next to the Russian border.

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They should ban Russia and the other rogue nations (Russian allies - China, Iran, NKorea, etc)

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20140304/ukraine-usa-friendly-united.ap/

Quote:

” Despite threats to cancel the match, Ukraine soccer association president Anatoliy Konkov said Tuesday the game would go ahead.

‘’(We) reached a consensus to play the USA after all,’’ Konkov said in a statement that also praised the American team. ‘’(They) stood behind us to protect the national interests and territorial integrity of Ukraine.’’

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20140304/ukraine-usa-friendly-united.ap/#ixzz2v3CUQL61

And this will be in Cyprus.

Very saddened by the situation in Ukraine.

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http://www.ussoccer.com/

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