Matt Freese makes three saves in the shootout, and Damion Downs scores the decisive sixth-round kick in a 4-3 shootout after a 2-2 draw to send the U.S. past Costa Rica.

The USMNT has rolled at the Gold Cup, but faces stiffer competition in a quarterfinal vs. Costa Rica. Here's what to know to watch the game.

The U.S. men's national team survived a major scare, beating Costa Rica 2-2 (4-3 penalties) in the Gold Cup quarterfinals Sunday in Minneapolis to move onto the semifinals.

The USMNT won all three of its group-stage games, while Costa Rica finished second in its group due to a 0-0 draw with Mexico. Costa Rica has not yet lost in the tournament, too. Whichever nation ...