STATEUtah · Apr 29, 2026
U.S. Men's National Team Lineup Changes for Costa Rica Match
Coach Gregg Berhalter introduces two changes to the starting lineup for the national team's exhibition game against Costa Rica.
The Bottom Line
Midfielders Wil Trapp and Paul Arriola will start in place of Michael Bradley and Jeremy Ebobisse as the U.S. team continues its exhibition schedule with a young roster of MLS players.
The Case For
- Provides opportunities for younger players, with the starting lineup averaging under 25 years of age
- Maintains consistency by keeping nine of the eleven starters from the previous 3-0 victory over Panama
The Case Against
None explicitly stated in the source.
Key Numbers
- 2 changes to the starting lineup
- 24 years, 268 days average age of starters
- 20 players allowed to dress for the game
Source Verification
U.S. Men's National Team Coach | Federal | Associated Press via KSL News
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✓ Quote-groundedKSL News
https://www.ksl.com/article/sports/national/berhalter-makes-2-changes-for-us-in-match-vs-costa-rica/46482286
Quoted passages this brief is built from (3)
- "U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter has made two changes to his lineup in his second game leading the national team."— SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — U.S.
- "Midfielders Wil Trapp and Paul Arriola will replace former captain Michael Bradley and Jeremy Ebobisse in the starting lineup"— Midfielders Wil Trapp and Paul Arriola
- "The starting lineup has an average age of 24 years, 268 days"— The starting lineup has an average