Updated at 5:38 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2007
Ching may sit out U.S. soccer game against Guatemala
Associated Press
FRISCO, Texas Forward Brian Ching, of Hale'iwa, did not sustain any breaks after getting kicked in the face Sunday and leaving in the 63rd minute in the U.S. men's soccer team's 3-1 victory over Equador.Ching, who might not play against Guatemala on Wednesday, fed Landon Donovan for the second of his three goals Sunday at Tampa, Fla.
"Physically, I think he's OK," U.S. interim coach Bob Bradley said of Ching. "We also have some other forwards in camp, so it's a question mark in terms in how we will choose to use him, so that's something that we'll discuss. I thought he had a very good game. His ability to be in good positions, hold the ball, fight for the ball, and obviously, the second goal was as a result of his ability to turn a play into a great pass."
U.S. soccer players arrived in Texas today, but their equipment, however, didn't make it.
With no gear and steady rain, the team called off a planned practice ahead of Wednesday night's exhibition game.