On this day in 1985, World Cup dreams dashed

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‪🇺🇸 #USMNT‬ 0-1 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

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‪👔 ‬Panagoulias

‪📋 ‬World Cup Q

Heartbreak for the Yanks and a low-point in the 1980s as the team fails to qualify for the World Cup. A pro-🇨🇷 crowd played a big part, making it a home match without a real home crowd.

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In what turned out to be his match for the national team, goalkeeper Arnie Mausser came for this free-kick and didn't make contact as Evaristo Coronado finished inside the six-yard box.

This would also be the last caps for Dan Canter, Perry Van der Beck and Angelo DiBernardo.

Scorer: Evaristo Coronado 34′

USA: Arnie Mausser, Gregg Thompson, Paul Caligiuri, Dan Canter, Mike Windischmann, Kevin Crow, Perry van der Beck (Angelo di Bernardo 64′), Rick Davis, Michael Fox, John Kerr, Hugo Pérez

CRC: Alejandro González, Oscar Ramírez, Róger Flores, Edwin Salazar, Rodolfo Mills, Evaristo Coronado (Jorge Ulate 65′), Omar Arroyo, Jorge Chevez, Luis Galagarza, Juan Cayasso, Jorge Contreras

Cards: Paul Caligiuri [Y 17′], Hugo Pérez [Y 18′] – Jorge Chevez [Y 9′], Rodolfo Mills [Y 23′], Evaristo Coronado [Y 37′], Oscar Ramírez [Y 75′], Jorge Ulate [R 89′]

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Player Profile: Sean Johnson

Born on May 31, 1989, in Lilburn, GA, the goalkeeper was drafted by the Chicago Fire in 2010 before moving the New York City FC in 2017, where he currently plays.

He has made nine USMNT caps, debuting in a 1-1 draw against 🇨🇱 on Jan 22, 2011. He replaced Nick Rimando at halftime. Johnson has earned four wins and four clean sheets in his international career.

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On this day in 2017, Brooks signs with Wolfsburg for then-record fee for an American

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John Brooks signed with Wolfsburg for a then-record fee for American. After asking for a transfer request from Hertha Berlin, Wolfsburg paid €20 million for the defender. Brooks has been a mainstay in central defense for Wolfsburg since the move, playing in 29 league matches during the 2018-19 Bundesliga campaign.

"The decision to leave my hometown wasn't easy," Brooks said in a statement. "But after talks with (Wolfsburg sporting director) Olaf Rebbe and (coach) Andries Jonker I really wanted to switch to Wolfsburg because they were both able to convince me quickly of their plans."
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One Cap Hero Series: Ike Opara

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Born in Durham, NC, the defender was drafted by San Jose Earthquakes in 2010, playing three seasons before moving to Sporting KC. He currently plays with Minnesota United.

He earned his one cap in the goalless draw with 🇧🇦 on Jan 28, 2018. He started the match in the middle of a back-five, helping to earn the clean sheet.

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