U.S. soccer gold medalists take on Ireland Saturday

U.S. women vs. Ireland

When: 7 p.m. Saturday at Toyota Park.

TV: none.

Scouting the United States: The Olympic gold medalists bring their victory tour to Bridgeview, led by the three new members of Women's Professional Soccer's Chicago Red Stars: Kate Markgraf, Lindsay Tarpley and Carli Lloyd. The U.S. team is 28-1-1 this year.

Scouting Ireland: In the first two games on this tour, Ireland lost 2-0 and 1-0. The Irish hope to challenge that trend. First, however, they have to get the soccer ball. Considering the U.S. team has dominated possession, that won't be easy.

- Orrin Schwarz