Monday, November 14, 2016

After home loss, US seeks 1st qualifying win at Costa Rica (The Associated Press)

United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan, right, stretches during a training session at the National Stadium, in San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. United States will face Costa Rica for 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Standing on a sideline at Estadio Nacional, where a running track and 20-30 yards separate the field from the stands, Kasey Keller remembered getting hit on the head by a half-eaten hot dog during a World Cup qualifier at nearby Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, where fans were on top of players and the U.S. went 0-7 in World Cup qualifying. The result was no different three years ago at the spacious new venue, where Costa Rica scored twice in the first nine minutes of a 3-1 win. Coming off Friday's 2-1 home loss to Mexico in the opening match of the final qualifying round for the 2018 tournament, the Americans are convinced they will end their skid on Tuesday night.


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