@ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer https://t.co/gFicgzKZbX, Costa Rica good shape defensively. After he latches onto Ruiz's pass, Urena hits his shot at the leg of Howard. That's why he's our No. Howard launches himself into the middle of the pack in the box to bat a free away from danger. The stars are out in Texas! Inches away from a dream start! Dempsey with the beautiful assist to Altidore for the 1-0 lead. Urena works his way around Omar Gonzalez and finds a clear chance on goal. 4 - 4 of the @ussoccer's 9 goals in the @GoldCup have been scored by defenders. Meet the #USA starting XI for our #GoldCup2017 Semifinal vs. #CRC! Dempsey drops the ball off to Acosta, who sneaks a shot in between a pair of defenders. Numbers in central areas forcing in to non threatening positions. @ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer #USAvCRC https://t.co/EKOrSUoUxC. Tim Howard with a huge stop on Ureña to keep it 0-0. Clint Dempsey is the fourth player with 20 career #USMNT assists. United States (National Football) vs. Costa Rica (National Football) 2:00am UTC Jul 23, 2017 … Dempsey still doesn't have record tying goal but his set-up play has been difference for #USMNT. 1! Clint Dempsey came on as a substitute and changed the game as he provided a goal and an assist during his second-half cameo. Costa Rica boast five solid defenders in their lineup, led by Giancarlo Gonzalez and Francisco Calvo. Darlington Nagbe has been moved out to the wing and he'll be counted on to make a massive impact in the final third. Look for more play through the wings, and a little more on the overlap from Villafana and Zusi as the home side searches for the first tally. Morris makes a great run into the right side of the box that forces Pemberton off his line. Bruce Arena's men aren't in any rush to score, but they should be a little more aggressive with the control of the possession battle.

@ModeloUSA #ModeloSoccer #USAvCRC https://t.co/wn0jTBDktn, The most important thing to come out of the #GoldCup2017 for Arena could be him convincing Dempsey he can come off the bench in Russia.

. Bradley also ties Clint Dempsey on the USMNT's all-time appearance list with 135th cap tonight. Jozy Altidore ends a 10-game #USMNT scoring drought, the second-longest of his international career (11 straight in 2012-13). Really like what Jordan Morris has shown in the first 28 minutes. Breaking them down will be a tough task for the American attackers. 30 mins left, CR definitely going to start to raise their line of confrontation & dare the #USMNT to play out of the back. View the UNITED STATES vs. COSTA RICA game played on September 01, 2017. Neither team makes a change as the second half begins. https://t.co/g8r5BMuYFW. Final: #CRC 0-2 #USA @JmoSmooth13 comes out of the gate firing in this #GoldCup2017 Semifinal. After going through the group stage with an experimental squad against lesser opposition and a quarterfinal rock fight with El Salvador, the USMNT are facing their first true test of the competition against Costa Rica. We've got a very lively crowd at AT&T Stadium for #USAvCRC . Pemberton leaps and gets a piece of the ball before it flies into the top part of the net. #USMNT sharp early. Look for this to continue over the next 15-20 minutes as the USMNT get more frustrated in their attempts to break down the organized Ticos back line. Instant impact! Dempsey ties the USMNT all-time scoring record with a free kick that rolls into the right side of the net! With the loss of a few star players to injuries, the Ticos have adapted and sat back a bit more than they usually do. Dax McCarty and Gyasi Zardes are now on the field as they have replaces Kellyn Acosta and Jozy Altidore. THERE IT IS! Remember if the game is tied after 90 minutes, we will go directly to penalties. Two of the best nations in CONCACAF remain deadlocked after 45 minutes.
The United States men's national team earned a return to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final by way of a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. USA vs Costa Rica: Live Updates, Score and Reaction for 2017 Gold Cup Semi-Final. The USMNT have three minutes left on the clock to close out the game. Arriola plays a fantastic ball to Morris, who picks out Altidore on the right side of the box. https://t.co/Tv1RTRVGZ6. With Arriola and Nagbe on the wings, the USMNT have a chance to break down Costa Rica's defensive setup, and that's been the plan so far.

Had 1 assist in QF, should have had 2nd. We're just 15 minutes away from the start of the first Gold Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Nagbe cuts inside from the left wing and tries to center the ball into the box, but it flies well wide of the net. #GoldCup2017 | https://t.co/jX0E4ReU3j https://t.co/pBRmOuViJp. After Bradley's free kick bounces around in the box a bit, Besler tries a wishful overhead kick and sends it high over the net. Clint Dempsey replaces Paul Arriola for the USMNT ahead of a set piece opportunity. Pemberton nicknamed "Eternal Statue" for a reason. The #USMNT fans are out in force here in Arlington, Texas: https://t.co/mnuJNw3s7p. Azofeifa replaces Salvatierra for the Ticos. Varied. Instead of shooting, Altidore passes in the direction of Acosta, but the ball gets cleared away from the net. Arriola clearly more aggressive in 2nd half. Guzman lines up a volley 25 yards from the net and strikes his shot to the right of the net. Currently, they are tied with 22 assists each. The USMNT will play in the final on Wednesday night against the winner of Sunday's semifinal between Mexico and Jamaica.