August 13, 2001

UEFA Champions Germany to face Japan in Chicago to open 2001 Nike U.S. Women's Cup_see schedule

Germany will open the 2001 NIKE U.S. Women's Cup with a match against Japan on Friday, Sept. 7, at Schwaben Field in Buffalo Grove, p.m. Central Time. It will be the opener for the four-team, six-game tournament that also features the United States and China. Tickets will be sold only on the day of the game at the gate. General Admission prices are $10 for an adult and $8 for youth (12 and under). For more information on tickets, call the U.S. Soccer Ticket office at 312-528-1249.

2001 U.S. Nike Cup schedule

September, 7

Germany vs. Japan Schwaben Center (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) 5:30 p.m. CT ---

September , 9

USA vs. Germany Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.) 12 p.m. CT ESPN

China vs. Japan 2:30 p.m. CT ---

September, 11

Germany vs. China Columbus Crew Stadium (Columbus, Ohio) 6:30 p.m ET ---

USA vs. Japan 9 p.m. ET ESPN2

September, 16

USA vs. China Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) 12 p.m. CT ESPN