The United States Men’s National Team concludes its January camp with a friendly against fellow CONCACAF side Costa Rica, on February 2nd. Because this game takes place outside FIFA International dates, clubs are not required to release players.
As a result, Costa Rica is missing regulars such as Keylor Navas, Bryan Ruiz, Joel Campbell, and Giancarlo Gonzalez. Here are five things to know about Los Ticos.
Costa Rica Roster
Goalkeepers (3): Esteban Alvarado (Alajuelense/15 caps), Kevin Chamorro (Carmelita/0 caps), Marco Madrigal (San Carlos/1 cap)
Defenders (7): Keysher Fuller (Herediano/0 caps), Yostin Salinas (Saprissa/2 caps), Jaikel Medina (Saprissa/0 caps), Pablo Arboine (Santos/0 caps), Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United/44 caps), Waylon Francis (Seattle Sounders/4 caps), Joseph Mora (D.C. United/2 caps)
Midfielders (9): Jose Miguel Cubero (Alajuelense/51 caps), Allan Cruz (FC Cincinnati/6 caps), Nestor
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