USA vs. Costa Rica live tracker: Updates, lineups, analysis as USMNT faces Los Ticos in Gold Cup quarterfinals
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USA vs. Costa Rica live tracker: Updates, lineups, analysis as USMNT faces Los Ticos in Gold Cup quarterfinals
The U.S. men’s national team has won three straight at the Gold Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s makeshift squad brings youth, energy and a few standout performances. The Ticos scraped through Group A and arrive without star striker Manfred Ugalde.
Next up for the Americans: Costa Rica on Sunday in Minneapolis in the first of three potential matches that could redefine a turbulent year. Mauricio Pochettino’s makeshift squad brings youth, energy and a few standout performances from Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyemang and goalkeeper Matt Freese. But they also face familiar concerns with the World Cup less that a year away.
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Costa Rica, meanwhile, has looked vulnerable but gritty under Miguel Herrera. The Ticos scraped through Group A and arrive without star striker Manfred Ugalde. Still, the wily squad won’t make things easy.
On paper, the U.S. should advance. But on the pitch, things don’t always go according to plan.
Sunday, June 29
USA vs. Costa Rica (7 p.m. ET, Fox/Univision)
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