WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: U.S. opens Sept. 21 in Washington

The United States will play its three Group A matches at the Women's World Cup in three different cities: Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Sept. 25 in Philadelphia and Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio.

All matches except the third-place game and the final will be doubleheaders.

The United States will play in every venue if it reaches the semifinals. Possible U.S.. dates and venues in the knockout phase include the quarterfinals Oct. 1 in Foxboro, Mass.; semifinals Oct. 5 in Portland, Ore.; and third-place game Oct. 11 and final Oct. 12 in Carson, Calif.

A complete TV schedule with match times will be released in the near future. Ticketing details will also be announced shortly and will include a private pre-sale for members of the U.S. Soccer community.