As the U.S. men's national team prepares to wrap up its four-game camp, which included a successful and dramatic triumph in the first Concacaf Nations League finals, with Wednesday's friendly vs. Costa Rica, coach Gregg Berhalter lauded the group's effort thus far. After all, 21 of the 23 players on the U.S. roster saw the field, including one backup—and heroic—goalkeeper. There was only one field player who didn't make it between the lines vs. either Honduras in the semifinal or Mexico in the final. All things considered, this was a win for the U.S. collective.
Lost a bit in the hoopla around Sunday's extra-time win vs.