It was a perfect night for the USMNT, other than Luna's nose, as they capped the January camp by trouncing Los Ticos 3-0

United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen (22 ... he wanted to play,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said. “This is a player that for sure we are going to have in consideration for the future.”

January camp presented an opportunity for domestic-based players to prove they can play a role in the USMNT depth chart, but it will take time for those who played best to see any real return at the senior level.

(AP) — Zack Steffen was back on the field for ... he wanted to play,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said. “This is a player that for sure we are going to have in consideration for the future.”

Goalkeeper Zack Steffen played his first international ... then was restored to the team last October after Mauricio Pochettino took over. Steffen jumped to his left and used his right hand ...

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe annual January camp for the U.S. men's national team has reached its conclusion, and while the full scope of its success or failure won't be known for some time, the initial reaction is positive.

Now, playing Venezuela and Costa Rica in January friendlies is one thing. Taking on top-tier teams in serious competition is a whole other animal. Let’s not kid ourselves, the Costa Rica squad we saw looked more like a shadow of the team that made noise in past World Cups.

USA beat Costa Rica in a friendly game on Thursday, with Brian White, Caden Clark and Patrick Agyemang on target for Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen made a significant contribution too.

With an MLS-heavy roster, new coach Mauricio Pochettino has plenty to be impressed with after a convincing pair of friendlies.

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Brian White and Caden Clark score their first national team goals, Steffen makes a pair of excellent saves and the Americans win, 3-0, in their second straight exhibition without Europe-based