USA vs. Costa Rica Women’s Soccer: Date, Time, Live Stream for 2016 Friendly

The United States women’s national team will face Costa Rica in Kansas this Friday hoping they can put the finishing touches on what’s already been a promising run-up to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Head coach Jill Ellis’ side are unbeaten in their last 13 matches and come up against an opponent that’s managed to win just two of its last six fixtures and hasn’t tasted victory in its three previous outings.

As a result, the Stars and Stripes will assuredly utilize Friday’s friendly as a last opportunity to test out some of their less seasoned figures, with youngsters Mallory Pugh, Morgan Brian and Lindsey Horan in the frame to start.

We provide all the essential viewing information ahead of Friday’s clash to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the United States’ final friendly before traveling to Brazil, complete with a match preview.

Date: Friday, July 22

Time: 9 p.m. ET/2 a.m. BST (Saturday, July 23)

Venue: Children’s Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kansas

Live Stream: WatchESPN (US)

Jill Ellis Already Looking Beyond Rio

While this summer’s Olympic Games may be the most immediate concern for the United States, Ellis has shown she’s already fixated on developing a squad beyond the 2016 showcase.

The United States coach appeared in front of the media this week, and Philly Sports writer Jonathan Tannenwald provided …

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