Costa Rica could have as many as eight players on its World Cup team from MLS but the long winter offseason is a concern for the Tico coaching staff. Three players — Johan Venegas,Francisco Calvo and Marco Urena — have already finished their seasons and won’t play another competitive game for four months.
Yes, but they will also be in prime shape just in time for the world cup. Everybody else will be battling a full season’s worth of injuries & body wear.