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Brad Guzan, goalie for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, will blog throughout the Summer Games in China. And the only place you'll be able to find it is right here.

With that said, here's Guzan's third blog...

Well, we are back at the hotel after just finishing our first game. We beat Japan 1-0. There was a lot of hard work, mentally and physically that went into those 90 minutes and the weather conditions did not help the situation.

I think I heard it was in the high 90's, but the humidity made it feel like 115. The atmosphere in the stadium was unbelievable and to be able to hear your national anthem being played at the Olympics, simply gives you goose bumps. We had a few different pockets of USA fans scattered throughout the stadium, and when I first walked out before warm-ups was able to catch a glimpse of my family.

Glad to see they made it over safely! The second game of the evening was the other two teams in our group - Nigeria and Holland - which finished 0-0. So that puts us at the top of our group.

We know we still have two very tough games ahead, but after some good rest tonight we will be ready to go for our game on Sunday. I'm not sure how many of you got up at 4 a.m. in the morning to watch the game, but if you did - I tip my hat to you!

Thank you for all of your support from back home. As an athlete, I can tell you that it is extremely exciting knowing the entire world is watching these games and know everyone back home is pulling for us.

The Opening Ceremonies on Friday should be an exciting and interesting day. Hopefully, I will have some pictures for you all.

Until next time,
Brad Guzan
U.S. Men's National Soccer Team

Comments

Congrats on Game 1 buddy! Let's keep those shut-outs coming! I am glad to hear your family made it over safely; when i heard they were going, i was very jealous. The US is proud of you and so am I. Peace!

Posted by: KT | August 7, 2008 5:39 PM

I am so glad you are keeping up with this blog for everyone back home to read! I really enjoy catching up with the Mens National Team...congrats on the first (of many) wins :)

Posted by: Soccer Girl | August 8, 2008 1:14 PM

Brad we are all so proud of you. You made your dreams come true with help from your mom and dad. now prove the experts wrong and bring home the gold.Also remember your not in the goal alone grandpa is there with you. Love UBE

Posted by: ed janik | August 8, 2008 2:08 PM

Guz, you truly are THE MAN! Keep doidn your thing, as I'm sure you will. I know your performance will be a result of all the hard work and time you've put into this journey, so no worries there mate! Proud of ya bro. Keep on going, as I will do the same. Finally, GOOD LUCK!

Posted by: Muss | August 8, 2008 9:57 PM

Brad,
Congrats on your shut-outs! Billy just told us about them. We just finished watching the opening ceremonies and we all had our faces up to the television looking for you! But Billy told us you were not able to be there!! We are so proud of you - one of our Homer Glen sons in the Olympics! You are living your dream-enjoy every moment. Bring home the GOLD! God bless and good luck, Love, Bill, Jodi, Tina, Billy and Nane, too!

Posted by: The Musselmans | August 8, 2008 10:57 PM

guz,
well done on the shut out. keep makin us proud guz im gonna be settin the old alarm to catch this next game. keep playin hard like you always do. good luck.

Posted by: finn | August 9, 2008 9:10 PM

brad, you know how you said that yuo dont know how some people got up at 4 am which is amazing
but..

i woke up at 2 a.m to see you guys play and you guys still played awsome.

Posted by: brenda | September 16, 2008 10:03 PM

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