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Republic of Ireland to face USA in Dublin friendly in June

DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 18:  Robbie Brady (R) of Ireland is challenged by Chris Wondolowski of USA during the International Friendly match between the R
Image: Robbie Brady scored twice the last time the USA visited Dublin

The Republic of Ireland have announced they will host USA in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on June 2.

The game will be the final warm-up for Martin O'Neill's side before they begin their UEFA Nations League campaign, which begins on September 6.

The friendly will take place less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks-off, although neither side will be competing in Russia.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 16:  A general view of the stadium prior to kickoff during the UEFA EURO 2016 Qualifier play off, second leg match between Repub
Image: Martin O'Neill's side will welcome USA to the Aviva Stadium on June 2

Ireland were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate in the play-offs by Denmark while the USA finished fifth in their six-team qualifying group to miss out for the first time since 1986.

The USA last visited Dublin in November 2014, when a Robbie Brady double helped Ireland to a 4-1 win.

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The Americans, who are currently without a manager following Bruce Arena's departure, are 25th in the FIFA world rankings, while Ireland are 32nd.

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