No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeLa SeleCosta Rica soccer celebrates 100 years with a win and a new...

Costa Rica soccer celebrates 100 years with a win and a new kit

The Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefutbol) on Sunday celebrated its centennial with a victory and a new kit.

The women’s national team defeated Guatemala, 3-1, in a friendly match at Costa Rica’s National Stadium in La Sabana.

Raquel Rodríguez (14th minute), Gloriana Villalobos (32′) and Melissa Herrera (63′) scores for the Ticas to secure the victory against their Central American counterparts.

Villalobos’ strike was among the top goals scored at the National Stadium:

Costa Rica and Guatemala will meet again on Tuesday in San Rafael de Alajuela.

Costa Rica soccer centennial kit

In celebration of the first 100 years of federated soccer in Costa Rica, the national teams will wear a limited-edition kit designed by New Balance: 

The all-blue design is modeled after the uniform worn by La Sele in 1921.

The women’s national team wore the kit on Sunday, and the men will don it at next month’s Gold Cup.

Fans can purchase it for ₡53,500 (about $85) at New Balance and PLS Sportcenter stores, and it will also be possible to get it online through the sites www.newbalance.cr and www.larojaoficial.com .

Trending Now

Costa Rica Airport Introduces Faster Biometric Immigration Checks

If you are flying through Juan Santamaría International Airport on a Costa Rican passport, you can now clear immigration without talking to an officer....

Costa Rica Adds Booking.com, Expedia and ChatGPT to 13% VAT List

Costa Rica adds Booking.com, Expedia, ChatGPT and 17 more platforms to its 13% VAT list on September 8. Here is what changes on your card statement.

El Niño Hits Very Strong Intensity and Could Last Until June 2027

El Niño has reached very strong intensity and could last until June 2027, covering Costa Rica's entire dry season.

Buying Property in Costa Rica – What Foreign Buyers Need to Know

Foreigners can own land in Costa Rica on the same terms as citizens, with one significant exception, and the country has spent two decades...

El Niño Drought Could Leave 16 Million Without Enough Food in Latin America

Drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon could leave 16 million people in Latin America without enough food, the regional director of the...

Costa Rica Begins Major Bridge Replacement on San José Beltway

Work has begun on a new bridge over the Torres River along Circunvalación, starting a yearlong project that will eventually expand this busy section...

Four quakes above magnitude 4 hit Costa Rica’s Southern Area in 32 hours

A magnitude 5.1 quake struck near Golfito on Friday night, the strongest of four events above magnitude 4 recorded in Costa Rica's Southern Zone in roughly 32 hours.

Latin American Players Chase US Open Doubles Titles

Latin America’s singles challenge at the 2026 US Open has faded, but the region still has several legitimate shots at a Grand Slam title...

Costa Rica Independence Day 2026 Brings a Tuesday Holiday and Rain

Plan for rain, road closures and holiday pay rules as Costa Rica marks 205 years of independence on Tuesday, September 15.
🌴 The Weekly Pura Vida

Costa Rica, Once a Week

The week's top stories, weather & insider tips — delivered every Sunday. One email, zero clutter.

🔒 Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Loading…

Latest News from Costa Rica

Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Car Rentals
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel