Sundhage selects Two Washington Freedom Players for Prelim Roster

U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage selected two Washington Freedom players as part of her 30 player preliminary roster for two matches against China. Forward Abby Wambach and Midfielder Sarah Huffman were chosen along with 25 other WPS players as part of the peliminary roster. The matches against China are taking place on Oct. 2 at the Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. (6 p.m. ET), and on Oct. 6 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. (7 p.m. ET on ESPN2).

Sundhage will open a training camp in Kennesaw, outside of Atlanta, on Sept. 20.  For each game versus China, 18 players will suit up. The US Women's National Team and coach Sundhage are preparing forthe  2010 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying tournament, taking place from Oct. 28-Nov. 9 in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico.