Olympic Viewing Parties - U.S. Soccer Bar style

Let's face it - one of the greatest parts of any soccer game is the atmosphere in which you watch it. What's better than being surrounded by jersey-clad fans that live and die with every breath-taking goal, nerve-racking foul and brilliant save? If that's the tradition that you're looking for - and some great food to boot - head to the Official U.S. Soccer Bars to take in the USA's matches as they search for Olympic Gold. Whether it's at The Globe in Chicago, Summer's Grill and Sports Bar in D.C. or Nevada Smith's in NYC, you can cheer on the Red, White and Blue alongside fellow die-hards for the USA’s matches during the 2008 Olympic Games at the best darn soccer bars in the country. So head to an Official U.S. Soccer Bar and show your true colors. Our teams will be giving it their best – shouldn’t you?

If you want to plan your viewing schedule for the USA group matches, check below. For the most complete and up-to-date schedules, log on to the official website of each bar.

(All times local)

The Globe
1934 Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-871-3757
www.theglobepub.com

Thursday, Aug. 7 USA Men vs. Japan 7 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 9 USA Women vs. Japan 10 a.m.
Sunday Aug. 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 6:45 a.m.*
Wednesday Aug. 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 7 p.m.
*Live

Summer's Grill and Sports Bar
1520 B. Court House Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-528-8278
http://www.summers-restaurant.com/

Thursday, Aug. 7 USA Men vs. Japan 8 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 9 USA Women vs. Japan 7:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m, 8 p.m.
Sunday Aug. 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 7:45 a.m.*, 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Wednesday Aug. 13 USA Men vs. Nigeria 5 a.m.**, 12:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
*Live
**tentative – will confirm on Aug. 11

Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
New York, NY
212-982-2591
http://www.nevadasmiths.net/

Thursday, Aug. 7 USA Men vs. Japan 12 p.m. (repeats all day)
Sunday Aug. 10 USA Men vs. Netherlands 7:45 a.m.* (repeats all day)
*Live