U.S. Women to travel to Brazil for two friendlies

The U.S. women’s national team will travel to Brazil Dec. 8-15 for two friendlies with the 1996 Olympic semifinalist. The U.S. will play Brazil twice, Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Starting goalkeeper Briana Scurry is sitting out the trip, while Michelle Akers is limiting her travel on the advice of her doctors. Here’s the roster for the two friendlies: Goalkeepers — Tracy Ducar, Jen Mead. Defenders — Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Christie Pearce, Thori Staples, Sara Whalen. Midfielders — Amanda Cromwell, Kristi DeVert, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tisha Venturini. Forwards — Danielle Fotopoulos, Mia Hamm, Debbie Keller, Tiffeny Milbrett.