USMNT kicks off 2025 with friendly against Costa Rica
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) will kick off its 2025 campaign with a friendly against Costa Rica on January 22nd at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The match will be broadcast live on TNT, truTV, Universo, Max, Peacock, and Fútbol de Primera Radio, with pre-game coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.
USMNT Starting XI
The USMNT will field a starting lineup that includes goalkeeper Zack Steffen, defenders Miles Robinson, Walker Zimmerman, Tim Ream (captain), and DeJuan Jones, midfielders Emeka Eneli and Benjamin Cremaschi, and forwards Indiana Vassilev, Diego Luna, Brian Gutiérrez, and Brian White.
Five Things to Know About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a longtime rival of the USMNT, with the two teams having met 42 times in their history. The USA holds a 19-17-6 record against Costa Rica, but the two teams have not played since the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying finale, which the USA won 2-1.
Costa Rica is currently ranked 31st in the FIFA World Rankings, and they will be looking to use this match as a tune-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which they will co-host with the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The Costa Rican team is led by veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. Navas is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and he will be a major challenge for the USMNT attack.
Other key players for Costa Rica include defender Francisco Calvo, midfielder Celso Borges, and forward Joel Campbell. These players have all played in major European leagues, and they will be looking to make an impact against the USMNT.
The match between the USMNT and Costa Rica is sure to be an exciting one. Both teams will be looking to start their 2025 campaigns on a positive note, and the match will also be a good test for both teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.