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10-man Canada eliminated in Gold Cup quarterfinal after penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 29, 2025
Canada, reduced to 10 men when Jacob Shaffelburg was sent off in first-half stoppage time, exited the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday after a 6-5 penalty shootout loss to Guatemala. The quarterfinal went to spot kicks after finishing tied 1-1 after 90...
Ten-man Canada exits CONCACAF Gold Cup after penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
CKPG News
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June 29, 2025
Oscar Santis, Nicola Samayoa, Aaron Herrera, Darwin Lom and Pero Altan also scored for Guatemala in the shootout. Guatemala captain Jose Pinto had a chance to win it in the fifth round after Larin’s spot kick was saved but sent his penalty over...
Diego Luna scores 1st USMNT goal in Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica
KSL - Utah
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — It took 10 games and a couple of false alarms, but Diego Luna finally has a goal to his name for the U.S. men's national team. The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake star scored the game-tying goal just before halftime for the USMNT...
Newcomer Matt Freese ices Costa Rica in penalty shootout win that sends USMNT to Gold Cup semis
BVM Sports
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June 30, 2025
Matt Freese showcased an extraordinary goalkeeping performance during the USMNT's penalty shootout victory over Costa Rica, propelling the team to the Gold Cup semifinals. Despite allowing two goals in regulation, Freese stood out by rejecting...
5 controversies trailing 2025 Club World Cup
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
By Seyi Babalola The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is ongoing in the United States, has attracted much criticism owing to its larger 32-team format and several logistical and ethical concerns. Here are five major controversies surrounding the...
Ice-cold Freese to the rescue as US down Costa Rica in Gold Cup
The Paintsville Herald - Kentucky
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Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday. Freese made three saves in the shoot-out after the game finished 2-2 at the end of...
USMNT advances to Gold Cup semifinals after penalties win over Costa Rica
Fox News
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Alexi Lamas joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the USMNT making the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States men’s national soccer team is moving on to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a...
Keylor Navas Praises Guillermo Ochoa Before Gold Cup Match
Times News Global
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June 23, 2025
San José, Costa Rica — Keylor Navas, the captain of the Costa Rican national soccer team, spoke to the media on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Gold Cup match against Mexico. Navas praised Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who is set to play in...
Gold Cup: USMNT beats Costa Rica on PKs, reaches semis
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
Matt Freese made three saves in the shootout and Damion Downs scored the winner in the bottom of the sixth round as the U.S. defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in Minneapolis on Sunday to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals. HT Image...
Canada’s Winter Just Got Warmer: Costa Rica Plants “Pura Vida” Flag at Montreal’s MURAL Festival
The Costa Rican Times
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June 29, 2025
Montreal, June 2025 — The cold streets of Montreal just got a tropical makeover as Costa Rica rolled out its vibrant debut at the 13th annual MURAL Festival. In a bold bid to capture the hearts—and passports—of Canadian travelers, the Tourism...
U.S. goalie Matt Freese puts Costa Rica out in cold in Gold Cup thriller
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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June 30, 2025
Matt Freese saved the U.S. men’s national soccer team from an embarrassing loss in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Minneapolis on Sunday. The New York City FC goalkeeper made three saves on Costa Rica’s six attempts in a penalty kick shootout for the...
USA Takes on Costa Rica in 2025 Gold Cup Quarterfinals
Times News Global
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June 29, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The United States Men’s National Team faces Costa Rica on June 29, 2025, in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup at U.S. Bank Stadium. The match is critical as both teams aim for a semifinal spot. The U.S. team, led by coach...
Fishing, Wildlife, and History in Costa Rica’s Barra del Colorado
Tico Times
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June 29, 2025
Costa Rica’s Barra del Colorado is a magical and charming town. It’s one of the country’s hidden gems, best known for its world-class sport fishing, rich biodiversity, and deep cultural roots. Once a thriving village built on the backs of the...
This summer’s status flip-flops
The Times
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Love them or hate them, flip-flops are undergoing a luxury transformation. No longer are they reserved for beach holidays and shuffling back and forth from your pedicure. They can now be spotted on the front row and its environs, gracing the feet...
Goals and highlights: Canada (5) 1-1 (6) Guatemala in Gold Cup 2025
VAVEL
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June 29, 2025
PENALTIES We have penalties. GUATEMALA GOAL! GUATEMALA IS IN THE SEMIFINALS! The 16th jersey, José Morales scores and it's all over. The Central Americans eliminate Canada from the Gold Cup. Canada ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ Guatemala ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ PENALTIES...
Matt Freese plays penalty shootout hero as USMNT survive Costa Rica in Gold Cup
Sporting News
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June 30, 2025
The United States avoided disaster in the quarterfinal of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup as they advanced past Costa Rica on penalties following a 2-2 draw. The USMNT dominated much of the game in Minneapolis on Sunday evening, but succumbed to...
An Expat’s Take: 5 Burning Questions About Life in Costa Rica Right Now
Tico Times
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June 29, 2025
Have you been keeping up with the various events taking place in Costa Rica? There is always something interesting going down, and here are five questions related to some of Ticolandia’s biggest stories this week: 1) Will it ever stop raining?...
110 Entrepreneurs Await You at Expo Pyme Costa Rica 2025
Costa Rica News
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June 27, 2025
The 110 entrepreneurs who will participate this weekend at Expo Pyme CR 2025 are already finalizing the final details to welcome approximately 7,000 people to the Old Customs House. This is the fourth edition of this initiative, which will host...
First Phase of the Panama Railway Project will Improve Capital Access
Newsroom Panama
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June 29, 2025
During a meeting held Sunday in Seville, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez pictured below on the right, expressed to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, sitting on the left, the interest of Spanish companies in participating in key infrastructure...
Costa Rica Jade Museum to Hold Holiday Workshops
Costa Rica News
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June 28, 2025
The National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum invites the little ones to free workshops held during the mid-year holiday. Important Information: Registration begins today, June 25th, at 9:30 am by calling...