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Let's face it - one of the greatest parts of any soccer game is the atmosphere in which you watch it. What's better than being surrounded by jersey-clad fans that live and die with every breath-taking goal, nerve-racking foul and brilliant save? If that's the tradition that you're looking for - and some great food to boot - head to the Official U.S. Soccer Bars to take in the USA's matches as they search for Olympic Gold. Whether it's at The Globe in Chicago, Summer's Restaurant in D.C. or Nevada Smith's in NYC, you can cheer on the Red, White and Blue alongside fellow die-hards for all the USA’s matches during the 2008 Olympic Games at the best darn soccer bars in the country. So head to an Official U.S. Soccer Bar and show your true colors. Our teams will be giving it their best – shouldn’t you?

For a listing of each bars viewing schedule for the USA group matches, check below. For the most complete and up-to-date schedules, log on to each bar’s official website.

(All times local)

The Globe
1934 Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-871-3757
www.theglobepub.com   

Date Opponent Time Thurs., August 7 USA Men vs. Japan 7 p.m. Sat., August 9 USA Women vs. Japan 10 a.m. Sun., August 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 6:45 a.m. * Wed., August 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 7 p.m. Fri., August 15 USA Women vs. Canada 5 a.m. * Mon., August 18 USA Women vs. Japan 8 a.m. * (Doors open at 5 a.m.) Thurs., August 21 Women's Bronze Medal Match 5 a.m. *   USA Women vs. Brazil 8 a.m. * Fri., August 22 Men's Bronze Medal Match 6 a.m. *   Men's Gold Medal Match 11 p.m. * * LIVE

Summer's Grill and Sports Bar
1520 B. Court House Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-528-8278
www.summers-restaurant.com  

Date Opponent Time Thurs., August 7 USA Men vs. Japan 8 p.m. Sat., August 9 USA Women vs. Japan 7:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Sun., August 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 7:45 a.m. *, 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. Wed., August 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Mon., August 18 USA Women vs. Japan 9 a.m.*, 8 p.m. Thurs., August 21 USA Women vs. Brazil 9 a.m. *, 9 p.m.   Women's Bronze Medal Match 7 p.m. Fri., August 22 Men's Bronze Medal Match 9 p.m. Sat., August 23 Men's Gold Medal Match Midnight * * LIVE

Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
New York, NY
212-982-2591
www.nevadasmiths.net
 

Date Matchup Time Thurs., August 7 USA Men vs. Japan 12 p.m. (repeats all day) Sun., August 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 7:45 a.m. * (repeats all day) Wed., August 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 12 p.m. (repeats all day) Mon., August 18 USA Women vs. Japan 12 p.m. (repeats all day) Thurs., August 21 USA Women vs. Brazil 9 a.m. * Sat., August 23 Men's Gold Medal Match Midnight *

Fado Irish Pub
100 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-836-0066
http://www.fadoirishpub.com/chicago/  
 

Date Matchup Time Wed., August 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 12 p.m. Mon., August 18 USA Women vs. Japan 11:30 a.m. (repeats all day)

Mulligan's 
159 1st St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-876-4010 
http://www.mulligansonfirst.com/
 

Date Matchup Time Mon., August 18 USA Women vs. Japan 9 a.m.* * LIVE