Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the Americans’ second straight friendly without Europe-based players.

The USMNT made it two wins from two January friendlies, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 on Wednesday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s domestic-based squad overcame a sloppy start in frigid conditions at Inter&Co Stadium to earn its second win in as many games to start 2025.

With an MLS-heavy roster, new coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty to be impressed with after a convincing pair of friendlies.

The Americans dispatched Venezuela 3-1, with three players each getting their first national team goals. Now they face a Costa Rican side playing for the first time since being eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League by Panama back in November — and with a new manager at the helm.

USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen returned to international play after nearly three years, contributing to his team's 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday.

Mauricio Pochettino pushed all the right buttons on Wednesday night. Zack Steffen was impenetrable in goal, Brian White and Caden Clark each opened

The goalkeeper from Downingtown played his first national team game in nearly three years, and made two saves. Brian White, Caden Clark and Patrick Agyemang scored the goals.

Brian White and Caden Clark score their first national team goals, Steffen makes a pair of excellent saves and the Americans win, 3-0, in their second straight exhibition without Europe-based

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international match in nearly three years, Brian White and Caden Clark scored their first national team goals and the United States