USMNT: 2010 WORLD CUP Qualifying Preview

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February 4 --- US Soccer .com: The United States Men’s National Team will begin the road to qualify for its sixth-consecutive FIFA World Cup when they host the first leg of the second round on June 15 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. --- Kickoff for the USA’s first match of the 2010 qualifying campaign is set for 2 p.m. PT, with broadcast details still to be finalized... [link]

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