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WATCH: Even with broken nose, USMNT's Diego Luna delivers unbelievable assist to Brian White for goal against Costa Rica

<p>United States soccer fans have been clamoring to see young midfielder Diego Luna get an extended shot with the national team. He delivered in his second start for the Americans - even after taking a shot of his own.</p><p>The Real Salt Lake star, who appeared to sustain a broken nose after taking an elbow to the face just moments before, threaded an unbelievable through ball past two defenders to connect with striker Brian White for a precise finish to put the USMNT up 1-0 over Costa Rica in the 21st minute Wednesday night.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Diego Luna and Brian White link up to deliver the lead!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/VW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VW</a> <a href="https://t.co/g0lghMaiFO">pic.twitter.com/g0lghMaiFO</a></p>— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1882224698404040793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Luna, looking to improve his chances of getting future opportunities with the USMNT, had a gutsy first half performance to showcase for coach Mauricio Pochettino. Some have questioned whether Luna's game, a traditional No. 10, can translate to the international level, but he was as advertised against Costa Rica.</p><p>His ability to see the play develop before it happens and instinctively use his technical skill to beat defenses is what made him the 2024 MLS Young Player of the Year last season.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With January camp wrapping up following Wednesday's match against Costa Rica, Luna will return to RSL for their preseason ahead of the 2025 MLS season. The USMNT will reconvene for the Nations League semifinals, starting on March 20 against Panama.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LUNA, USMNT?

WATCH: Even with broken nose, USMNT's Diego Luna delivers unbelievable assist to Brian White for goal against Costa Rica | Goal.com South Africa

Luna proved his value with an stunning assist to opening scoring the USMNT, even after injuring nose 