U.S. Under-20 MNT Draw 2-2 in Exhibition With Chicago Fire
BRADENTON (Feb. 19, 2005) - The U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team took a two-goal lead, but couldn't hold on for the victory as Nate Jaqua's two late strikes provided the Chicago Fire with a 2-2 draw. Playing in four 30-minute periods, Sammy Ochoa scored in the 37th minute and Robbie Rogers notched his first goal of the camp in the 84th minute before Jaqua scored in the 93rd and 120th minute.
Feb. 19, 2005
BRADENTON (Feb. 19, 2005) - The U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team took a two-goal lead, but couldn't hold on for the victory as Nate Jaqua's two late strikes provided the Chicago Fire with a 2-2 draw. Playing in four 30-minute periods, Sammy Ochoa scored in the 37th minute and Robbie Rogers notched his first goal of the camp in the 84th minute before Jaqua scored in the 93rd and 120th minute.
U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Match Report
Participants: U-20 MNT vs. Chicago
Competition: MLS Preseason
Location: IMG Academy
Date: February 19, 2005
Attendance: n/a
Weather: sunny, 65
Scoring Summary:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
United States 0 1 1 0 2
Metrostars 0 0 0 2 2
US – Sammy Ochoa 37th minute
US – Robbie Rogers 84th
CHI – Nate Jaqua (Boyzzz Khumalo) 93rd
CHI – Nate Jaqua (Scott Butte) 120th
Lineups:
USA [first half] – Andrew Kartunen; Sean Franklin; Robby Rogers; Nathan Sturgis; Michael Harrington; Lee Nguyen (Nico Colaluca, 31.); Greg Dalby; Sacha Kljestan; Jeff Harwell; Kamani Hill; Charlie Davies
USA [second half] – Justin Hughes; Corey Ashe (Michael Gavin, 91); Teddy Niziolek; Rob Valentino; Brandon McDonald; Jay Denny; Robbie Rogers; Brad Evans; Nico Colaluca; Darren Yeagle (Lee Nguyen, 91); Charlie Davies (Yeagle, 105)
CHI – n/a
Statistical Summary:
USA CHI
Shots 5 9
Saves 5 3
Corners 0 4
Fouls 9 7
Offside 2 2
Misconduct Summary:
CHI – n/a (caution) 72nd minute
