Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the Americans’ second straight friendly without Europe-based players.

Mauricio Pochettino pushed all the right buttons on Wednesday night. Zack Steffen was impenetrable in goal, Brian White and Caden Clark each opened

Brian White and Caden Clark score their first national team goals, Steffen makes a pair of excellent saves and the Americans win, 3-0, in their second straight exhibition without Europe-based ...

It was a perfect night for the USMNT, other than Luna's nose, as they capped the January camp by trouncing Los Ticos 3-0

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in ...

United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen (22) blocks a shot on goal by Costa Rica during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.

Now, playing Venezuela and Costa Rica in January friendlies is one thing. Taking on top-tier teams in serious competition is a whole other animal. Let’s not kid ourselves, the Costa Rica squad we saw looked more like a shadow of the team that made noise in past World Cups.

USA beat Costa Rica in a friendly game on Thursday, with Brian White, Caden Clark and Patrick Agyemang on target for Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen made a significant contribution too.

Get the scoop on Costa Rica's defeat in Miguel Herrera's debut match. Explore the team's formation, debuts, and defensive struggles.

Lessons from the U.S.'s annual January camp are often individually focused, so which players proved they deserve a bigger role with the national team?

With an MLS-heavy roster, new coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty to be impressed with after a convincing pair of friendlies.