Costa Rica beat Haiti 2-0 last night at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, closing its Concacaf Nations League group stage with a second consecutive victory under...

Costa Rica Faces Haiti at a Packed Saprissa With Bryan Ruiz’s Future Undecided

The Tico Times - October 4, 2026

Costa Rica closes its Concacaf Nations League group stage tonight against Haiti, and a national team that went nearly a year without a win...

Costa Rica beats Nicaragua 3-0 as Bryan Ruiz wins debut on the bench

Steven Hodel - October 2, 2026

Costa Rica finally had something to celebrate last night as La Sele defeated Nicaragua 3-0 in Managua, giving Bryan Ruiz a victory in his...

Bryan Ruiz Debuts as Costa Rica Coach With Nations League Survival at Stake

Steven Hodel - October 1, 2026

Bryan Ruiz coaches Costa Rica for the first time tonight against Nicaragua, with Keylor Navas back and Nations League relegation at stake.

Costa Rica Falls Six Places in FIFA Ranking After Two Losses

Steven Hodel - October 1, 2026

Costa Rica’s national soccer team has taken another hit after a rough start to the Concacaf Nations League, dropping six places in FIFA’s live...

Keylor Navas Returns as Bryan Ruiz Names First Costa Rica Squad

Steven Hodel - September 29, 2026

Keylor Navas returns as interim coach Bryan Ruiz names his first Costa Rica squad for Nations League matches against Nicaragua and Haiti.

Costa Rica Turns to Bryan Ruiz After Firing Fernando Batista

Steven Hodel - September 28, 2026

Former Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz will take temporary charge of the national team after the Costa Rican Football Federation fired Argentine coach Fernando...

Saprissa Ends Three-Year Morera Soto Drought With 2-0 Clásico Win

Steven Hodel - September 6, 2026

Deportivo Saprissa beat Liga Deportiva Alajuelense 2-0 at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto on Saturday night, taking the Clásico Nacional in Alajuela for the...

Costa Rica’s Two Biggest Soccer Clubs Meet Saturday Night in Alajuela

Steven Hodel - September 5, 2026

Costa Rica's two most popular soccer clubs, Alajuelense and Saprissa, play each other Saturday night in Alajuela. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. at the...

Messi Retires from Argentina After 20 years with the National Team

The Tico Times - August 31, 2026

Lionel Messi announced today that he is retiring from the Argentina national team, closing a 20-year international career that ended with a World Cup...

Paulo Wanchope expected back at Herediano for a third spell in charge

Steven Hodel - August 19, 2026

The former Manchester City and West Ham striker is reported to be closing an agreement to take over at Herediano, a job he has held twice before. The club has not announced it.