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USA vs. Costa Rica, 2019 friendly: 5 Things to Know About Costa Rica

The United States Men’s National Team concludes its January camp with a friendly against fellow CONCACAF side Costa Rica, on February 2nd. Because this game takes place outside FIFA International dates, clubs are not required to release players.

As a result, Costa Rica is missing regulars such as Keylor Navas, Bryan Ruiz, Joel Campbell, and Giancarlo Gonzalez. Here are five things to know about Los Ticos.

1. Costa Rica Roster

Goalkeepers (3): Esteban Alvarado (Alajuelense/15 caps), Kevin Chamorro (Carmelita/0 caps), Marco Madrigal (San Carlos/1 cap)

Defenders (7): Keysher Fuller (Herediano/0 caps), Yostin Salinas (Saprissa/2 caps), Jaikel Medina (Saprissa/0 caps), Pablo Arboine (Santos/0 caps), Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United/44 caps), Waylon Francis (Seattle Sounders/4 caps), Joseph Mora (D.