Tag: Estadio Nacional
READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD: U.S. U-20 women to kick off in Costa Rica
Jaedyn Shaw had a memorable pro debut last month. (Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) The U.S. Under-20...
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LOSING THE BATTLE, WINNING THE WAR: USMNT fall at Costa Rica, but qualify for the World Cup
Never has the U.S. men’s national team celebrated a World Cup qualifying defeat like this.
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CONFIDENT CITY: Deila likes NYCFC’s chances in CCL, as long as the team plays its game
New York City FC’s opponent in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions League doesn’t have have the storied history of such Costa Rican sides Herediano, Alajuelense and Saprissa.
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TAKING A PASS (DAY 14): Getting glimpse of what it felt to be a rock star and some future stars as well
As a sportswriter, I try to be that proverbial fly on the wall.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: When the star of David Vanole shined brightly for the USMNT in WCQ
Today, April 30, is the 31st anniversary of goalkeeper David Vanole’s late in a World Cup qualifying match against Costa Rica in St. Louis. The USA held a 1-0 lead at the time.
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BRAYAN’S SONG: Moya’s PK spoils Red Bulls’ quest for win in 1-1 tie with Olimpia in CCL opener
Despite dominating Olimpia for a good portion of the match, the Red Bulls could manage only a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 series Thursday night.
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SOUNDS OF SILENCE: Etienne Jr.: Red Bulls not concerned about closed-door CCL match, they just want the win
When American teams — national and club – have competed in San Jose, Costa Rica, enthusiastic, loud and intimidating crowds have tried to make life as miserable as possible for the gringos from the north.
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POSTPONED: Costa Rica-Honduras WCQ put off until Saturday due to tropical storm
The United States won’t know how it exactly stands in the CONCACAF Hexagonal in World Cup qualifying until Saturday.
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OUR MR. BROOKS: Lennon strikes thrice to power U.S. U-20s
Brooks Lennon recorded a hat-trick as the United States staved off elimination from the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with a 4-1 Group B win over Haiti at Estadio Nacional Tuesday night.
Read MoreKLINSMANN’S HANDS-ON APPROACH: Son Jonathan likely to start for U.S. In CONCACAF U-20 Championship
A Klinsmann is expected to take a hands-on approach with a U.S. national team.
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