The United States takes on Costa Rica in a friendly tonight at Red Bull Arena, as the USMNT must put the Mexico match behind them and focus on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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The biggest inclusion in tonight’s starting XI is that of Tim Howard in goal, marking his return to the national side after taking a self-imposed sabbatical. It will be Howard’s first appearance for the USMNT since his legendary performance against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup.
Klinsmann has chosen to go with a 4-4-2 tonight, and Geoff Cameron remains the only starter in the back-line from the Mexico match. He’ll partner with Michael Orozco in the center of defense, with Brad Evans and Tim Ream on the outsides.
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In the midfield, Klinsmann has put some speed on the wings through the likes of DeAndre Yedlin and recent call-up Brek Shea. Danny Williams joins Jermaine Jones as the central midfielders.
Up top, Jozy Altidore will play alongside Gyasi Zardes, who returns to his more comfortable position as forward.
Your #USMNT Starting XI for tonight's match vs. Costa Rica. Watch at 6:30pm ET on @ESPN, @UniMas, UDN. #USAvCRC pic.twitter.com/bwf7GVtkcb
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) October 13, 2015
CORRECTED #USMNT Subs: Guzan, Hamid, Alvarado, Spector, Diskerud, Nguyen, Wood, Wooten #USAvCRC
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) October 13, 2015
