Costa Rica's La Sele is now just one point away from qualifying to the hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying after Tuesday's 3-0 thrashing of Jamaica. A core of shining talents and the mind of head coach Óscar Ramírez have them looking like one of the best in the region.
Costa Rica beat Panama in an instant classic on Tuesday night, giving the banged-up team sole possession of first place in its group for CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play.
Despite winning its first World Cup qualifying game against Haiti, La Sele enters Tuesday's match with Panama more vulnerable than ever after a rash of injuries has broken out
Though most of the team's core lineup will be intact when Costa Rica takes the pitch against Haiti on Friday, the country’s best player will be watching from across the ocean in Spain.
The Costa Rican men's national football team seems finally to be moving back up the international ladder after two quality wins under new head coach Óscar Ramírez.
Costa Rica's football team has found its groove again under new head coach Óscar Ramírez after going nearly a year without a win. Here's three reasons why the man they call "Macho" should have his selection peaking in time for World Cup qualifying play.