The United States men’s national soccer team takes the next step toward Gold Cup glory Saturday night in Dallas when they take on 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.
66th minute, 0-0: Bruce Arena makes a change as Clint Dempsey replaces Paul Arriola.
65th minute, 0-0: Jozy Altidore takes a rip at the goal but Patrick Pemberton was able to punch 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: Omar Gonzalez became the first person to get booked in the contest as he received a yellow card.
58th minute, 0-0: Paul Arriola went on a great run up the right side and his cross is almost deflected into the back of the net.
55th minute, 0-0: 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 goes for naught as Darlington Nagbe wasn’t ready for Graham Zusi’s cross and “Los Ticos” was able to clear the ball.
45th minute, 0-0: The second half is underway!
Halftime, 0-0: Each side had one good opportunity but neither was able to capitalize as they head to the break locked in a scoreless tie.
43rd minute, 0-0: The Americans have a good look during a free kick but Matt Besler’s attempt on the volley sails high.
36th minute, 0-0: A quick burst from Costa Rica created its best opportunity of the game. Brian 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 was able to clear stop the assault with some good defense on a pass in the air.
25th minute, 0-0: Costa Rica had its first corner kick, but the U.S. was able to snuff out the attack and clear the ball out of danger.
21st minute, 0-0: Some confusion for the Americans almost leads to a deflection goal for Costa Rica, but Tim Howard is able to save it for the U.S.
14th minute, 0-0: 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 but he can’t put it on the frame. Another missed opportunity for USA.
6th minute, 0-0: 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 hits the post 12 seconds into the game in what was a near miss for the Americans.
1st minute, 0-0: And we are underway!
9:58 p.m.: How will the changes to USA’s lineup affect their match against Costa Rica?
9:19 p.m.: Here’s who will take the pitch for both sides.
9:06 p.m: Here is the starting lineup for the Americans.
8:34 p.m.: The stage is set for the giant Gold Cup battle.
8:30 p.m.: USA has been playing well under Bruce Arena.
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