Uly Llanez readily admits his soccer game is still lacking in several areas. Four of the starters, including Llanez, were making their national team debuts; three other first-timers came off the bench. Walker Zimmerman of the United States heads the ball toward the goal during an exhibition match against Costa Rica on Feb. 1 at Dignity Health Sports Park. “It’s a good testing ground.”If that’s the test, the Costa Rica match was something of a pop quiz. In addition to Llanez, 18, and Ferreira, 19, Berhalter started another teenager in 19-year-old Brenden Aaronson.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 02, 2020 00:00 UTC