World Cup qualifying resumes in just over two weeks, so there are not many chances left to impress U.S. head coach Bruce Arena ahead of the critical clash against Costa Rica on Sept. 1.
Heating up:
Clint Dempsey, FW, Seattle Sounders (MLS)
Why he's here: Dempsey's goal in Seattle's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City was his sixth in five games with the Sounders, giving him 50 goals with the team.
What this means: After being used as a super sub during the Gold Cup, Arena has to decide whether Dempsey starts against the Ticos.