USA top open 2012 against Venezuela

[DATEBOOK] The U.S. men’s national team will open play in 2012 against Venezuela on Jan. 21 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Four dayslater, the USA will be in Panama City, Panama, for its first ever friendly against the Canaleros. The matches will follow a January training camp and serve as important warmups before the start ofWorld Cup 2014 qualifying in June.

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