Photos: USA vs Costa Rica In World Cup Qualifier
March 22, 2013
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) complained after officials called a corner kick for Costa Rica. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26141 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Hardy fans braved the snow and cold, The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25608 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Snow accumulated on the field as the game started Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13752 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Soccer fans George Goertzen, left, and Russell Johansen, right, came with painted faces Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13630 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Soccer fans posed for a photograph before the game Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13547 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Jim Mazzitelli, left, and Kristi Tanner, right, waited for the gates to open for the game Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13483 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) warmed up before the game as the snow started to accumulate on the field. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13711 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) warmed up in the snow before the game. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25555 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: U.S. Men's National Soccer Team members warmed up as snow was shoveled from the field Friday night before the game. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25530 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Workers tried to plow snow off the field before the game. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25516 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rican team members took the field to warm up before the game. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13690 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez, right, celebrated with forward Clint Dempsey (8) after his goal in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25944 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) went for the ball with Costa Rica defender Michael Umana (4) in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25712 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States forward Clint Dempsey (8) scores a goal against Costa Rica goalkeeper Keilor Navas (1) during the first half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States led Costa Rica 1-0 after the first half. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15783 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Team members congratulated United States forward Clint Dempsey (8) after his goal in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25967 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States midfielder Jermaine Jones (13) went for the ball in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25878 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States forward Clint Dempsey (8) tried to slow down Costa Rica midfielder Bryan Ruiz (10) in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25727 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: A crew of shovelers cleared midfield prior to the game. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG25619 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Dan Baran waited in line to buy a beer as strong winds whipped through Dick's Sporting Goods Park before the game Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13594 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Early arriving fans grabbed front row seat in the general admission section behind the south goal. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13540 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica goalkeeper Keilor Navas (1) headed to the locker room at halftime as weather conditions deteriorated. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13814 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rican players cleared the field at halftime Friday night as weather conditions deteriorated. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13862 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United State coach Jurgen Klinsmann headed to the locker room at halftime as weather conditions deteriorated. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13885 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Crews attempted to keep the end lines visible as the game neared the halfway point Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13794 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) and midfielder Jermaine Jones (13) battle the elements in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26055 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) eyes the ball after United States midfielder DaMarcus Beasley (7) falls to the ground during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15877 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: John Duval, of Adams, Massachusetts, center, holds his hat over his heart during the National Anthem before a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park between the United States and Costa Rica on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP23075 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) raced Costa Rica defender Michael Umana (4) to the ball in the first half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team hosted Costa Rica Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26017 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States defender Omar Gonzalez (3) headed a ball past Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez (3) in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26527 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States defender Geoff Cameron (20) battles with Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) for the ball during the first half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States led Costa Rica 1-0 after one half. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP16118 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica midfielder Ariel Rodgriguez (13) walked off the field following the loss Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26699 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9), center, jumps to head the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15624 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9) tried to get past United States defender Clarence Goodson (21) in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26470 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States midfielder Jermaine Jones (13) tried to slow down Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell (12) in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26482 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States forward Jozy Altidore (17) sprints after a ball with Costa Rica defender Michael Umana (4) during the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_DP16257 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) chased down Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26250 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) motions toward his teammates during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game against Costa Rica at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15691 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States defender Omar Gonzalez (3) prepares to kick the ball against Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9) during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States men's national team won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15839 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) tried to get past United States midfielder Michael Bradley (4) in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26231 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica midfielder Michael Barrantes (11) fired a shot towards the U.S. net in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26393 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) tried to get past U.S. defenders in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26106 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States defender Omar Gonzalez (3) jumps up for a header during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game against Costa Rica at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15689 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States defender Omar Gonzalez (3) kicks the ball against Costa Rica midfielder Cristian Bolanos (7) during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP16128 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Costa Rica defender Bryan Oviedo (8) dribbles the ball down the field against the United States men's national team during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIERSP21SOCPRESSER_DP15870 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) heads a ball during the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_DP16338 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States defender Omar Gonzalez (3) gestured to the fans after the win Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26753 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: United States defender Geoff Cameron (20) reacted to the win Friday night. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26805 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Players congregated on the sideline as officials discussed the weather conditions in the second half. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG26183 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) goes after the ball during the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_DP16286 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: United States forward Herculez Gomez (9) dives after the ball after Costa Rica goalkeeper Keilor Navas (1) grabs the ball during the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_DP16477 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Doug Jotzke, center right, kisses his wife, Tanya Keith, far right, after the United States men's national team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_AS37981 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: American fans react after the United States men's national team defeated Costa Rica during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_AS37963 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO. - MARCH 22: Fans cheered on the Americans through the snow and cold. The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 Friday night, March 22, 2013 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. (Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP23SOCQUALIFIER_KG13915 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Craig Massey, of Atlanta, Georgia, raises his arm in the final minutes of the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game against Costa Rica at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_AS37938 )
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Heavy snow falls during the final minutes of the second half of a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier game between the United States men's national team and Costa Rica at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013, in Commerce City, Colorado. The United States won 1-0. (Photo by Daniel Petty/The Denver Post) ( SP22SOCQUALIFIER_AS37908 )
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