Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas played host on Saturday to an eagerly awaited friendly between two sides preparing to compete at the FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007, the USA and Canada.
Adding extra significance to proceedings was the charitable aspect of the game. More than one puzzled spectator could be seen wondering why Greg Ryan's charges had changed their customary white shirts for a fetching pink number. The reasoning was simple: to raise awareness and garner further support for breast cancer research.