Four other MLS players are in the 23-player squad. Waylon Francis (Seattle) went to the 2014 World Cup but did not play for the Ticos. Also in the team
are Allan Cruz, who was acquired by FC Cincinnati on Friday, Joseph Mora, who joined D.C. United in 2018, and Marvin Loria, who was recently promoted from the Portland Timbers'
USL team to their first team.
Uruguayan Gustavo Matosas began work as the Ticos' new head coach on Jan. 7. Julio Cascante (Portland) and Ronald Matarrita (NYCFC)
were also in the group that trained at the national training center in Alajuela but not called in for the match. All other players in Matosas' squad play for clubs in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Roster:
Goalkeepers -- Esteban Alvarado (Alajuelense), Kevin Chamorro (Carmelita), Marco Madrigal (San
Carlos).
Defenders -- Keysher Fuller (Herediano), Yostin Salinas (Saprissa), Jaikel Medina (Saprissa), Pablo Arboine (Santos de Guapiles), Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United), Waylon
Francis (Seattle Sounders), Joseph Mora (D.C. United).
Midfielders -- Jose Miguel Cubero (Alajuelense), Allan Cruz (FC Cincinnati), Nestor Monge (Cartagines), David Guzman (Portland
Timbers), Jose Alfaro (Carmelita), Barlon Sequiera (Alajuelense), Ronaldo Araya (Cartagines), Marvin Loria (Portland Timbers).
Forwards -- Jimmy Marin (Herediano), Jose Guillermo Ortiz
(Herediano), Jean Scott (Guadalupe), Yendrick Ruiz (Herediano), Jonathan McDonald (Alajuelense).