Come chat with Stars and Stripes FC as the USMNT take on Costa Rica

Costa Rica's fearsome strike force was dealt a blow when Alvaro Saborio was injured in training, likely ruling him out of Friday's World Cup qualifier against the U.S.

Carlos Bocanegra acts like a captain, even when he's not on the team.

Depth, experience, a left foot and set-piece delivery. This is a random cliched list of things that Brad Davis adds to soccer teams that he plays for.

New defenders, same results. No reason for the U.S. to panic about their inexperienced back line.

Jurgen Klinsmann has named a 23-man squad for the United States' two World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Carlos Vela is still away from El Tri, but Chepo still has a strong squad available for Mexico's upcoming qualifiers against the U.S. and Honduras.

The United States women reclaimed the Algarve Cup with a very solid performance against Germany on Wednesday.

The U.S. will play their Gold Cup group stage matches in Portland, Salt Lake City and Hartford, leading up to the final in Chicago.

The Ticos are bringing a good team, especially up front, to Denver for their qualifier against the U.S.