Costa Rica have announced their roster for their upcoming friendly against the US national team.
Ticos boss Gustavo Matosas named 23 players for the game, on Feb. 2 at Avaya Stadium. The group includes six MLS players.
Of note, new Portland Timbers signing Marvin Loria is getting his first nod with Costa Rica's senior team. The 21-year-old midfielder played for Portland's USL Championship side last season. He's joined on the Ticos roster by teammate David Guzman, Minnesota United captain Francisco Calvo, Seattle Sounders defender Waylon Francis, D.C. United defender Joseph Mora, and newly inkedFC Cincinnati midfielder Allan Cruz.
Costa Rica roster for USMNT friendly
Pos. |
Player |
Club |
|---|---|---|
GK |
Esteban Alvarado |
Alajuelense |
GK |
Kevin Chamorro |
Carmelita |
GK |
Marco Madrigal |
San Carlos |
D |
Keysher Fuller |
Herediano |
D |
Yostin Salinas |
Saprissa |
D |
Jaikel Medina |
Saprissa |
D |
Pablo Arboine |
Santos de Guapiles |
<strong>D</strong> |
<strong>Francisco Calvo</strong> |
<strong>Minnesota United</strong> |
<strong>D</strong> |
<strong>Waylon Francis</strong> |
<strong>Seattle Sounders</strong> |
<strong>D</strong> |
<strong>Joseph Mora</strong> |
<strong>D.C. United</strong> |
M |
Jose Miguel Cubero |
Alajuelense |
<strong>M</strong> |
<strong>Allan Cruz</strong> |
<strong>FC Cincinnati</strong> |
M |
Nestor Monge |
Cartagines |
<strong>M</strong> |
<strong>David Guzman</strong> |
<strong>Portland Timbers</strong> |
M |
Jose Alfaro |
Carmelita |
M |
Barlon Sequiera |
Alajuelense |
M |
Ronaldo Araya |
Cartagines |
<strong>M</strong> |
<strong>Marvin Loria</strong> |
<strong>Portland Timbers</strong> |
M |
Jimmy Marin |
Herediano |
F |
Jose Guillermo Ortiz |
Herediano |
F |
Jean Scott |
Guadalupe FC |
F |
Yendrick Ruiz |
Herediano |
F |
Jonathan McDonald |
Alajuelense |
