Beijing 2008: U.S. women team to play China and Brazil as WC warm-up

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States is to play China and Brazil in warm-up matches heading to the Women's World Cup.

The Americans will play China on June 16 and Brazil seven days later at East Rutherford, New Jersey, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Monday. They also will play friendlies on July 14, July 28, Aug. 12 and Aug. 25.

After finishing this week at the Algarve Cup in Portugal, the Americans have games against Mexico on April 14 at Fox borough, Massachusetts, and Canada on May 12 at Frisco, Texas.

The Women's World Cup is scheduled for Sept. 10-30 in China.