Mauricio Pochettino’s inaugural January camp with the US Men’s National Team is in full swing, with a key matchup against Costa Rica set to take place at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Following a solid 3-1 victory over Venezuela, this encounter will be critical in evaluating the squad’s progress against Concacaf rivals.
Pochettino has emphasized that this is not merely an alternate team but rather a group that has the potential to make significant contributions. He mentioned:
“I don’t like naming it an alternative team. For me, it’s the team with the circumstances of the moment. Today I was telling our players, they can’t feel that they are the alternative team. They are the team that, at this moment, have been selected from the many players available.”
Match Details:
- Date: Wednesday, January 22
- Time: 7 PM ET
- Location: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida
- TV: TNT
- Live stream: Fubo TV (Try for free)
USMNT Roster:
GOALKEEPERS: Matt Freese (NYCFC), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids)
DEFENDERS: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), George Campbell (CF Montréal), DeJuan Jones (Columbus Crew), Shaq Moore (FC Dallas), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
MIDFIELDERS: Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami), Emeka Eneli (Real Salt Lake), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union)
FORWARDS: Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Caden Clark (CF Montréal), Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago Fire), Matko Miljevic (Huracán/ARG), Indiana Vassilev (St. Louis City), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Costa Rica Roster:
GOALKEEPERS: Esteban Alvarado (Saprissa), Anthony Walker (Herediano)
DEFENDERS: Ryan Bolaños (Saprissa), Kevin Espinoza (Cartaginés), Fernán Faerrón (Herediano), Joseph Mora (Saprissa), Kenay Myrie (Saprissa), Joseth Peraza (San Carlos), Haxzel Quirós (Herediano), Yostin Salinas (Sporting San José), Santiago van der Putten (Alajuelense)
MIDFIELDERS: Sebastián Acuña (Saprissa), Alejandro Bran (Alajuelense), Allan Cruz (Herediano), Rashir Parkins (Alajuelense), Creichel Pérez (Alajuelense), Aarón Suárez (Alajuelense), Mauricio Villalobos (Santa Ana)
FORWARDS: Diego Campos (Alajuelense), Anthony Hernández (Puntarenas), Josimar Méndez (San Carlos), Andy Rojas (Herediano), Orlando Sinclair (Saprissa), Randy Vega (Herediano)
Prediction:
Despite having a new manager in Miguel Herrera, Costa Rica faces a formidable young USMNT side, which is anticipated to secure a win. Pick: USMNT 3, Costa Rica 1
