Ok, first off, the you. S. Was missing players as well. The back line was an experimental one; Spector was sitting out and Carlos Bocanegra was the only experienced defensive player we had on the pitch. Furthermore, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey weren't even on the roster. And apparently Donovan had a lobotomy before the game. Klinsmann was toying around with the roster because the game was a friendly. We controlled the tempo of the game with the exception of a few spells during the 2nd half; we just didn't finish our opportunities. The scoreline could've easily been 3 or 4 to 1. Enjoy your ride on the "I Hate the you. S. " bandwagon ya ignorant t what

Honestly bud, as a Chelsea fan you should understand what it's like to switch around sides and play a bit of experimental football. With a new coach, new method, and 6 changes in his second game, we can't realistically expect magic - just the same with Andrea, and I don't say that to be aggressive, but just as a fair mirror image in some respects.

And really did you not watch the game? There were plenty of quality chances, and the US play style is obviously improving

As do all new coaches, especially when its their second game and they've made 6 initial roster changes that include a slew of budding stars. Given some time and experimentation Klinnsman will eclipse Bradley, and the style of play he seems to be teaching is already showing up beautifully

The you. S are more focused on the NFL and training absolute monsters for the most entertaining sport around, costa rica couldn't field one player capable of playing in the nfl...

What does the nfl have to do with anything I said? And those small samoan islands are pumping out nfl players like crazy their 40x more likely to make it to the nfl than any1 else according to estimates

My point was the US invests prob 100x more than costa rica but it doesn't matter

This is the mentality that kept US soccer down. Making it past group stages isn't "doing well". Only now, under Jurgen, are we learning how to play this sport properly and with finesse. And yes, with 6 changes in the manager's second match, there will be awkward moments. Have some faith and start watching soccer for the way it's played rather than in the form of statistics

@Wigwam. Couldn't agree more. I watched the full game and despite the 1-0 loss, the team is playing better soccer already in just a month's time. Results will come. I was more excited to see them possess the ball the way they did. If Donavan slots that 5th minute chance in, the game would have opened up. He normally doesn't miss chances like that.

Not making excuses - and congrats to Costa Rica. Just saying that it is obvious that Juergen is making some progress and I applaud his commitment to play the game correctly, and not compromise for a meaningless friendly

As Darke said, the USA dominated the first half of the game, and throughout had good chances to score. Costa Rica at no point had "total control", all the same, nice goal on their part