Costa Rica routed the U.S. 4-0 on Tuesday night to drop the Americans to 0-2 for the first time in the final qualifying round for the CONCACAF region.
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Vikings
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Loons
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Vikings
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Twins
The Homer Hanky is back — with an emphasis on 'home'
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