The United States men’s national team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 on Friday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in abrutally snowy conditions for a World Cup qualifying game. It was a critical win for the U.S., which picked up its first points in the final round of World Cup qualifying before heading to Mexico on Tuesday for another massive match in the road to Rio 2014. Here’s a look at just how rough the conditions were in Commerce City, Colo. on Friday night:
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 is congratulated by teammates (L-R) midfielder Graham Zusi #19, midfielder Michael Bradley #4 and forward Jozy Altidore #17 after scoring a first-half goal during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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