The match, originally scheduled for February 9th at Cairo International Stadium, has been up in the air since last week, when what may very well turn into a political revolution began all over Egypt. Over 1,000 people have been arrested, and the death toll is believed to be in the hundreds.
“We were excited about the opportunity to play against Egypt, but due to the current situation all parties agreed it was best to cancel the match,” said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. “We appreciate the efforts of the Egyptian Football Association and the U.S. State Department as we worked through this situation.”
Again, it's probably for the best. The next matches are March 26th and 29th, against Argentina and Paraguay, in East Rutherford and Nashville, respectively. I'll be rocking out at the Meadowlands, of course.
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