USA midfielder Diego Luna (#10), with a broken nose after taking an elbow to the face, celebrates a goal with USA's midfielder Brian Gutierrez during a match against Costa Rica on Jan. 22.

How a broken nose kickstarted Diego Luna's star-making run with the USMNT The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake midfielder, with his bleached hair and dozens of tattoos, stands out on the soccer field.

The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake midfielder, with his bleached hair and dozens of tattoos, stands out on the soccer field. But it's his attitude that has won praise from his coach, teammates and fans.

USA midfielder Diego Luna (#10), with a broken nose after taking an elbow to the face, celebrates a goal with USA's midfielder Brian Gutierrez during a match against Costa Rica on Jan. 22. This was ...