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RBA to host USA-Costa Rica

The home of the New York Red Bulls will host a World Cup qualifier for the first time when the Ticos visit

Is Costa Rica the Gold Cup favorite?

While Keylor Navas and Celso Borges are resting, the Ticos may have the strongest squad heading into this summer's CONCACAF tournament

Matarrita to miss 3-4 months

The Costa Rica international suffered the injury early in New York City FC's win over Minnesota mid-week and is set to be out for a prolonged period

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CONCACAF eyes ‘League of Nations’

Confederation president Victor Montagliani hopes the move will work to improve the quality of CONCACAF's member federations

Heat on Pinto in San Pedro Sula

The Honduras manager may have the hottest seat in the house when he coaches a must-win game against his former team Tuesday.

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Jona shows quality for El Tri

With the PSV midfielder out with a leg injury, Jonathan dos Santos showed he can translate his club form to El Tri in Friday's win.

Chicharito questionable for T&T game

After tying Mexico's all-time goal scoring record Friday, the forward may miss the team's trip to the Caribbean for Tuesday's qualifier.

El Tri top Hex for first time in 12 years

Despite its status as one of the region's giants, El Tri lead the final round of qualification for the first time since 2005.

Chicharito among El Tri greats

The Mexico forward still isn't his country's best ever but takes his place alongside El Tri's past and present greats with his record-tying goal.

Chicharito ties Mexico record

The Bayer Leverkusen forward tied Jared Borgetti's all-time scoring mark with a goal in World Cup qualification.

TEAM NEWS: Vela starts for Mexico

The questions about how El Tri would deal with their injuries have been answered, with Juan Carlos Osorio choosing a very strong attacking side.

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How will Mexico line up in WCQ?

Goal takes a look at three possibilities for El Tri coach Juan Carlos Osorio to use as he looks to overcome injury absences and top Costa Rica.

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Osorio invests in replacements

The El Tri boss has been watching closely this week deciding who will start wide in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.

El Tri expecting resolute Costa Rica

The top two teams in the Hexagonal square off Friday night, with the home side expecting a strong showing from the visiting outfit.

Chicharito needs to tie record

The Mexico forward insists he's interested only in helping his team win, but scoring a goal to tie the El Tri record would be a huge boost.

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Moreno fit for Mexico WCQ

The Mexico center back missed a Tuesday training session but should be fit for Friday's game after returning to the field Wednesday.

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Osorio backs El Tri stars for Europe

Though the Mexico coach hopes more of his players will play in Europe, and believes several are ready, he also sees Liga MX on the rise.

Azteca no longer has same weight

In the modern game, the storied venue no longer provides the Mexico national team the advantage it did in previous World Cup qualification cycles.

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Ticos ready for tough El Tri

While Andres Guardado, Hirving Lozano and Gio dos Santos are among the injured El Tri players, the Ticos say Mexico has the depth to be dangerous.

Mexico not worried about "giant" status

El Tri is focusing on getting a result over Costa Rica this weekend, not on which team is more prestigious ahead of their World Cup qualifier.

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CONCACAF teams in similar situations

Several of the region's teams find themselves in similar situations as qualification resumes Friday.

Guardado out of Mexico WCQs

The midfielder suffered a right leg injury and tests Monday determined that he won't be fit to face Costa Rica or Trinidad and Tobago.

Osorio explains Tecatito omission

The Mexico coach didn't call Jesus Corona or Marco Fabian for this month's qualifiers, but both played this weekend.

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El Tri attack weaker but strong enough

Five players who likely would be on the roster are out with injuries, forcing the El Tri coach to rely on some of his depth options.

Mexico announces WCQ squad, Gio out

The LA Galaxy and Porto stars won't be in Mexico's squad to face Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago because of injury.

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Ref named for U.S.-Honduras

The Guatemalan is set to oversee the U.S. national team for the second time in the Hex after calling the Americans' opener against Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

: The US Women's team play across the year, with various breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. This combines friendlies, qualification games and major tournaments, which are held every two and four years.
: The two biggest tournaments the USWNT plays in are the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. Both are held in real prestige in the women's game, while the CONCACAF Women's Championship is the main continental tournament the side plays in.
: The USWNT has long been one of the best teams in the world and often goes into competitions as the favorites. They've won the World Cup a total of four times, as well as picking up five Olympic Gold Medals. The team has also won the CONCACAF Women's Championship a staggering nine times.
: There's an actual hall of fame regarding the USWNT, with many players having represented their country hundreds of times. Kristine Lilly is the most capped player, with a staggering 354 appearances to her name. Christine Sinclair is at second with 311. Two other players have picked up over 300 caps, Carli Lloyd (316) and Christie Pearce (311).
: The fanbase for the USWNT are known as the American Outlaws (AO for short). They are the unofficial supporters group for both the women's and men's national teams.

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