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Journal from Preseason in Costa Rica

The boys in the green and gold lined up for the first time in 2020 on Saturday in the sunshine of Costa Rica. Playing (and winning) 2 games of a 3 game stretch, there’s plenty to talk about. First up was Deportivo Saprissa, the traditional favorites of Costa Rica’s Liga FPD and former team of Marvin Loría and Julio Cascante.

As is common for preseason competition, Coach Gio went with two different lineups in either half. There might be a few areas for disagreement but the starting lineup was just that: a starting lineup. In the 9th minute Valeri put us on top with a typically class free kick from just on top of the box.