The United States men’s national soccer team takes the next step toward Gold Cup glory Saturday night in Dallas when it faces Costa Rica at Cowboys Stadium.
The Americans are 6-0-1 all time against “Los Ticos” in Gold Cup play, and they hope that trend continues Saturday as they barrel toward the Gold Cup final.
Keep it right here for score updates and highlights from USA vs. Costa Rica with our live blog.
Final, 2-0 USA: The Americans defeated Costa Rica 2-0 and will play the winner of Mexico and Jamaica in the Gold Cup finals.
88th minute, 2-0 USA:Â Costa Rica had a corner kick, but Bryan Ruiz’s header went wide of the net. That might be the last chance for “Los Ticos.”
82nd minute. 2-0 USA:Â Clint Dempsey found the back of the net with a brilliant strike on the free kick! With that goal, Dempsey tied the USMNT’s all-time scoring record with 57 goals. He accomplished the feat in 21 fewer games than Landon Donovan.
78th minute, 1-0 USA:Â Randall Azofeifa replaced Jose Salvatierra for “Los Ticos.”
71st minute, 1-0 USA:Â Clint Dempsey found Jozy Altidore on a great run, and he found the back of the net to put the Americans on top!
71st minute, 0-0: Tim Howard made a great save on Marco Urena to keep the match scoreless.
69th minute, 0-0:Â Clint Dempsey found Kellyn Acosta with a nice drop-off pass, but Acosta’s shot was blocked by Patrick Pemberton.
66th minute, 0-0:Â Bruce Arena sends Clint Dempsey in to replace Paul Arriola.
65th minute, 0-0:Â Jozy Altidore took a rip at the goal, but Patrick Pemberton punched it away.
64th minute, 0-0: Costa Rica once again caused a tense moment with a set piece, but the ball sailed over the cross bar.
60th minute, 0-0:Â Omar Gonzalez became the first person to get booked in the contest for a yellow card.
58th minute, 0-0:Â Paul Arriola went on a great run up the right side, and his cross almost was deflected into the back of the net.
55th minute, 0-0:Â Costa Rica had a good look on a free kick, but Tim Howard was there to punch it away.
51st minute, 0-0: Jordan Morris put pressure on Costa Rica with a great run that pulled Costa Rica’s keeper off his line. But the chance went for naught as Darlington Nagbe wasn’t ready for Graham Zusi’s cross, and “Los Ticos” cleared the ball.
45th minute, 0-0: The second half is underway!
Halftime, 0-0: Each side had one good opportunity, but neither capitalized as they head to the break locked in a scoreless tie.
43rd minute, 0-0:Â The Americans had a good look during a free kick, but Matt Besler’s attempt on the volley sailed high.
36th minute, 0-0:Â A quick burst from Costa Rica created its best opportunity of the game. Bryan Ruiz turned on the jets and found Marco Urena, who had a good look at the goal, but Tim Howard was up to the task.
30th minute, 0-0: “Los Ticos” went on the attack, but Matt Besler stopped the assault with some good defense on a pass in the air.
25th minute, 0-0:Â Costa Rica had its first corner kick, but the U.S. snuffed out the attack and cleared the ball out of danger.
21st minute, 0-0:Â Some confusion for the Americans almost led to a deflection goal for Costa Rica, but Tim Howard saved it for the U.S.
14th minute, 0-0:Â Jordan Morris found Jozy Altidore on a nice run into the box, but the U.S. forward tried to slide the ball over to Kellyn Acosta, who couldn’t put it on the frame. Another missed opportunity for USA.
6th minute, 0-0:Â Jordan Morris’ near miss seems to have energized the U.S. early in the semifinal. The Americans have been the more aggressive side early on.
1st minute, 0-0: Jordan Morris hit the post 12 seconds into the game in what was a near miss for the Americans.
1st minute, 0-0:Â And we are underway!
9:58 p.m.:Â How will the changes to USA’s lineup affect its match against Costa Rica?
9:19 p.m.:Â Here’s who will take the pitch for both sides.
9:06 p.m:Â Here is the starting lineup for the Americans.
8:34 p.m.:Â The stage is set for the giant Gold Cup battle.
8:30 p.m.:Â USA has been playing well under Bruce Arena.
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