Costa Rica Features
Carlisle: U.S. vs. Costa Rica gameday
Jeff Carlisle | October, 14 2009U.S. vs. Costa Rica play-by-play
Article | ConversationCarlisle: U.S. vs. Costa Rica preview
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet | October, 12 2009Despite being assured of its World Cup berth, don't expect the U.S. to let up against Costa Rica, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: Gold Cup semifinal preview
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN Soccernet | July, 21 2009The Gold Cup semifinals see the U.S. team matchup with a familiar foe in Honduras, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: Gold Cup quarterfinal preview
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN Soccernet | July, 16 2009Handicapped by a depleted squad, the U.S. will face its toughest test yet at the Gold Cup against Panama, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: U.S. team overwhelmed in every facet by Costa Rica
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN Soccernet | June, 4 2009The U.S. team has never won a World Cup qualifier on the road in Costa Rica. After another dismal performance at Saprissa Stadium, it's easy to see why, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: U.S. is undaunted by conditions at Saprissa Stadium
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN Soccernet | June, 3 2009Undeterred by past results at Saprissa Stadium, the U.S. is confident heading into its matchup against Costa Rica, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationDavis: U.S. vs. Costa Rica preview
Steve Davis | June, 1 2009Thanks to a hostile crowd, difficult playing surface and poor road record in Saprissa, the odds are heavily weighted against the U.S.' emerging with a win against Costa Rica, writes Steve Davis.
Article | ConversationCosta Rica not here to make up the numbers
Dominic Raynor | May, 23 2006Dominic Raynor assess the chances of Alexandre Guimaraes' inconsistent but flamboyant Costa Rica World Cup squad.
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