Us Men To Play Costa Rica In Jan. 22 Soccer Friendly In Orlando

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino watches from the sideline during the first half in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal second leg soccer match against Jamaica Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino watches from the sideline during the first half in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal second leg soccer match against Jamaica Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. men’s national team will play Costa Rica in a friendly on Jan. 22 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, part of two games without Europe-based players that follow a training camp under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The game, announced Tuesday, will follow a match against Venezuela on Jan. 18 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The games are not on FIFA international fixture dates and will rely heavily on players from Major League Soccer.

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