7 Costa Rican Footballers Making MLS Waves

7 Costa Rican Footballers Making MLS Waves. Costa Rica has a history of producing top quality footballers. Keylor Navas plays for PSG. There are plenty of Costa Ricans playing in other pro leagues around the world.

7 Costa Rican Footballers are making waves in North America.

Giancarlo González has played for Palermo in Italy and Vålerenga in Norway. He returned to the MLS with LA Galaxy and has been a bright spark in a difficult season for the team. Gonzán is also a popular player in his native Costa Rica.

7 Costa Rican Footballers are making waves in the MLS.

Marvin Loría is a player fresh off the Saprissa conveyor belt. He learnt his trade in the Benfica youth setup and then moved to Portland to become a vital member of the Timbers.

Ronald Matarrita was bought by Jaap Stam from New York City FC. He has made eight assists and four goals for Cincinnati. Matrriti has three international goals.

Joseph Mora is a reliable left back for DC United. He does not pose much of a goal threat but makes up for that with his tenacious tackling and clever defensive positioning.

Ulises Segura and Julio Cascante are part of the new MLS venture getting underway at Austin FC. Segur will hope to bring goals and assists from midfield, whereas Casante is a solid center-back who came from a stint with the Portland Timbers.

Luis Díaz is a player that both the Columbus Crew and Costa Rica national team have high hopes for.