USMNT Take on Ticos in First Full International of 2020

By Sean McCaffery, January 2, 2020

Following almost a month in a very early Jan. camp in World Cup host Qatar, they meet up with Costa Rica on Feb. 1 in LA at Dignity Health Sports Park. the 12:55 p.m. PT game will be on ESPNews, UniMas & TUDN, it may be followed on the USMNT Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Should both teams advance from their first round game in the Concacaf Nations League, they would meet up again 3 days after the semis, the US should get beyond Honduras, the Ticos will have to play very well to beat out Mexico. "The chance to play against a World Cup qualifying opponent is fantastic." Stated USMNT HC Berhalter, he continued "At the end of a January camp, we want the players to have a chance to put all the work to the test" 

Tickets go to public sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. PT, we gave the code for the presale that ended today. For the 24 hours preceeding tomorrow's time, VISA has their advance sale, only on ussoccer.com and only with VISA. Ultimate Fan TIckets, (Special VIP packages with a premium ticket, customized USMNT jerseys, VIP field access pre game and other benefits) are also only on ussoccer.com Circles@ussoccerorg is your address for Coaches Circle & Presidents Circle members to avail themselves to their exclusive customer service & concierge serivces by way of their support to the US Soccer Development Fund. 

The US & Costa Rica are in a dead heat with the record of 16-16-5 including the terrible loss at Red Bull Arena that set up the TNT disaster, this covers 37 games since 1975. With many epic matches between these two regional foes, 29 over just 3 big series of games, World Cup Qualifiers, Gold CUp & Copa America Centenario. The infamous Snowclasico, a 1-0 win in  a snowing game for the USMNT. a World Cup Qualifier for the 2014 edition. This game re lite the fuse between these nations as via MLS there have been no less than 50 Ticos making their living in the domestic league of the USA. 

Gregg Beerhalter said of the time to be spent in Qatar "Our priority is to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, so it's certainly a big benefit to get a head start on experiencing the facilities, environment, and culture of the tournament hosts."

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