The last time the U.S. national team faced Costa Rica, the final score was 4-0 in favor of the home side, in San Jose (not the one in California). Six days later, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired and replaced by Bruce Arena.
On Saturday, it’ll be Arena’s USMNT which takes on Los Ticos with a place in the 2017 Gold Cup final on the line. One of Mexico and Jamaica, who’ll face off in the second semifinal on Sunday, comes next.
When: 10 p.m. ET
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
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Arena has made five changes to the team that beat El Salvador 2-0 in Wednesday’s quarterfinal. Incoming are Graham Zusi (for Eric Lichaj), Matt Besler (Matt Hedges), Jorge Villafaña (Justin Morrow), Kellyn Acosta (Gyasi Zardes) and Jordan Morris (Clint Dempsey).
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The finish line is within reach. Meet the #USA starting XI for our #GoldCup2017 Semifinal vs. #CRC!
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) July 23, 2017
Lineup notes: https://t.co/HHWBP07KV1 pic.twitter.com/QA3uaibJyG