The first international match of the year for Costa Rica is here, and they're headed to Orlando's Inter & Co Stadium on Wednesday to take on the USA in what's shaping up to be a lively friendly. While it's a non-competitive clash, the stakes are always high when these two CONCACAF powerhouses face off.
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team is set to face off against Costa Rica in Orlando Wednesday night. The game will kick into action at 7 p.m. at Inter&Co Stadium. Team USA hit the pitch on Tuesday for a practice inside the stadium. The match Wednesday night is the sixth under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
With an MLS-heavy roster, new coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty to be impressed with after a convincing pair of friendlies.
Mauricio Pochettino said he has been handed a welcome selection headache after watching his youthful United States squad wrap up their January training camp with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida on Wednesday.
Clark was up next in the second half, smashing home his first international goal in his second cap in the 78th minute provided by Emeka Eneli’s ball-winning
Mexican coach Miguel Herrera (R) gives instructions to Costa Rica's players as he takes part in his first training session as technical director of the Costa Rica national football team at the Gol Project in Alajuela, Costa Rica on January 17, 2025.
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the Americans’ second straight friendly without Europe-based players.
USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen returned to international play after nearly three years, contributing to his team's 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Team USA opened the 2025 international soccer season with a win. Now they'll look to start an undefeated streak for the year against Costa Rica.
Mauricio Pochettino said he has been handed a welcome selection headache after watching his youthful United States squad wrap up their January training camp with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida on Wednesday.
Brian White opened the scoring for the USNMNT with a 21st-minute strike before Caden Clark doubled the hosts' advantage in the 77th. Patrick Agyemang put the result beyond any doubt with his sides' third in the 90th minute to give the Americans a resounding victory.