The United States national team beat D.C. United, 2-0, at the ARCO Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Jan. 13. Kansas City Wizards midfielder Chris Klein opened the scoring for the U.S. in the 26th minute when the MetroStarsÆ Clint Mathis collected an errant United pass at the top of the box and slipped a pass to Klein, who ripped a 12-yard shot past goalkeeper Tom Presthus. Dallas Burn forward Jason Kreis put the U.S. up 2-0 in the 60th minute when he pounced on a failed United clearance and struck a shot from 30 yards out inside the left post. Both teams substituted liberally in the training match. United will meet Costa RicaÆs Alajuela in the TFC Champions Cup quarterfinals Jan. 17 in Fullerton. The U.S., in the midst of World Cup qualifying, will face China, now coached by former U.S. coach Bora Milutinovic, Jan. 27 in a friendly at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.
