Brazil’s Friendly Soccer Matches in the USA

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In an effort to celebrate their independence anniversary,Brazilian National Soccer Team traveled to the USA and played two friendly games with the the USA and El Salvador teams.The first game took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,on September 7th,Brazilian Independence Anniversary day against the USA.Brazil won by 2-0.A day before the game, there was a press conference in which Tite,the coach officially announced Neymar as the permanent Brazilian team captain from now on.

Later on, the Brazilian Team flew to Maryland and played against El Salvador at Fedexfield Stadium in Landover,winning the game by 5-0.

By Niyi Fote

Photos Niyi Fote & Steven Ramaherison/Thenews2