The U.S. women’s national team will not play at RFK Stadium this summer, after all.
Despite a signed contract with local organizers, the U.S. Soccer Federation has abandoned plans for the world champions to play their final Olympic tuneup in Washington, the Insider has learned.
The federation apparently became uneasy about trying to draw a big crowd for a celebratory match that, because of the TV slots offered, would have to start at an imperfect time: Fri., July 22 at 9 p.m. ET or Sun., July 24 at 11 a.m. ET.
Local officials declined to comment on the match’s status and the USSF did not immediately respond to questions.