Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica ...

The second day of 2025 Gold Cup quarterfinals is underway, and the United States Men’s National Team is making its 18th consecutive knockout round appearance against familiar opponent: Costa Rica.

Costa Rica's Estadio Nacional will serve as the site for the first-ever matches in the tournament to take place in Central ...

Damion Downs (USA) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Penalty saved. Andy Rojas (Costa Rica) right footed shot saved in the top left corner by Matt Freese (USA).

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 29: Matthew Freese #25 of United States celebrates after making a save during the penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the Gold Cup 2025 Quarterfinals at U.S. Bank ...

Three of Costa Rica's six goals during the group stage came by penalty kick, and Francisco Calvo added another one in the 12th minute after a foul by Arsten. Calvo went low to zip the ball just ...

Costa Rica defender Francisco Javier Calvo Quesada (15) stands on the field with teammates after losing to the United states in penalty kicks of a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals soccer match ...

Costa Rica midfielder Carlos Andrei Mora Montoya (22) and United States midfielder Diego Angel Luna, right, battle for possession of the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup ...