Villarreal Scores as U.S. U-20 Defeat Costa Rica to Win Group A

February 25, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release

Jose Villarreal scored the only goal as the U.S. Under-20's defeated Costa Rica 1-0 to win Group A at the CONCACAF U-20 Championships.

The match was an evenly played affair until the LA Galaxy forward broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute by nodding home a cross from Luis Gil past the Central American goalkeeper. The U.S. had already earned a berth in the quarterfinals, but will now face Canada, who defeated Nicaragua 5-1 on Friday.

The winner of that quarterfinal match up will qualify for the U-20 World Cup in Turkey later this year.

• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...

Major League Soccer Stories from February 25, 2013

• Earthquakes Weekly Update - San Jose Earthquakes
• Sounders FC News & Notes - Seattle Sounders FC
• #RapidsJersey Preview - Colorado Flag Theme - Colorado Rapids
• Kickoff Week Continues Tomorrow with Dynamo Autograph Session - Houston Dynamo FC
• Real Salt Lake Weekly Update - Real Salt Lake
• KCWE to Air Sporting KC's First Two MLS Matches - Sporting Kansas City
• Revs to Hold National Anthem Auditions - New England Revolution
• Real Salt Lake to Hold National Anthem Auditions on March 11 - Real Salt Lake
• Blake Smith Signs with Impact - Club de Foot Montreal
• Villarreal Scores as U.S. U-20 Defeat Costa Rica to Win Group A - LA Galaxy
• Whitecaps FC Add Canadian Goalkeeper Simon Thomas - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• #RapidsJersey Sneak Preview - Today on 9News at 4 O'Clock - Colorado Rapids
• Chicago Fire March to Los Angeles to Open 16th MLS Season - Chicago Fire FC
• FC Dallas Inks Landmark Television Deal with Time Warner Cable - FC Dallas
• D.C. United U-23 Academy Team Set to Compete in the NPSL in 2013 - D.C. United
• Houston Dynamo Launch Major Social, Digital Media Platform - Houston Dynamo FC
• MLS and the French Football Federation Announce Partnership - MLS

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent LA Galaxy Stories

• LA Galaxy Earn 4-3 Win Over San Jose Earthquakes at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday Night
• LA Galaxy Play Host to San Jose Earthquakes in 100th Edition of Cali Clásico at Dignity Health Sports Park Tonight, Sunday, April 21
• LA Galaxy Announce Programming Details for Home Match against San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, April 21
• LA Galaxy Earn 3-1 Road Win Over Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on Saturday Evening
• LA Galaxy Square off against Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Road Match at BC Place Tonight, Saturday, April 13