U.S. women's soccer won't face Aussies in Detroit

The U.S. women's national soccer team's match at Ford Field in Detroit, scheduled for later this month, won't include scheduled foe Australia, according to the Associated Press.

But a game still will take place, against an undetermined national team. U.S. Soccer said today that it hopes to have an agreement finalized "soon."

The problem stems from a labor dispute with the Australian national team, which was to face the Americans in a two-game series in Detroit (Sept. 17) and Birmingham, Ala. (Sept. 20). Australian players reportedly refused to show up for practice Tuesday in Sydney, amid the collective bargaining.

There's no immediate word about ticket refunds possibly being available because of the altered matchup.

The Australian players' union is seeking an increase in wages, international match payments, improvements in accommodation, and other benefits for the women’s team. The men’s national team boycotted community events before a World Cup qualifier in Perth last week.

The Associated Press contributed.