U.S Soccer announced on Thursday that the men's national team, for the first time since 1947, will play a road game against Cuba. The international friendly will take place in Havana on Oct. 7 at Estadio Pedro Marrero.
This will be the team's second visit to the island nation in 69 years. The U.S. beat Cuba 1-0 on September 6, 2008 in their last meeting. Last year, the diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba improved as the U.S. embassy in Havana was reopened for the first time in 54 years.
For the first time since 1947, the #USMNT and Cuba will meet in a friendly. It's in Havana on Oct. 7 https://t.co/jrwEqjg4Qo
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) June 30, 2016
"We are happy to have the chance to bring our team to Cuba," USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. "In addition to good competition, we are always looking for our group to have different experiences, and this is a unique opportunity."
The national team is coming off a fine fourth place finish at the 2016 Copa America. The team will play World Cup qualifiers in September.
The friendly against Cuba will air on ESPN and Univision networks.
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