The USA suffered its worst defeat in World Cup qualifying in 36 years when it dropped a 4-0 decision at Costa Rica. It left the USA in last place after two games in the Hexagonal. Losing to the Ticoswas not unexpected — after all, the USA lost its eight previous qualifiers in San Jose — but the manner of the defeat was embarrassing.

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