Bruce Arena's unbeaten streak was nice while it lasted, but the way this team lost its inmaculate status under their new coach was not overlooked by their fans.
Costa Rica's defense dominated Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore and Christian Pulisic for most of the game, prompting them to show their frustration by throwing elbows and getting entangled in pushovers with Los Ticos' back four.
This loss was embarrassing for the USMNT historically speaking.
This is the second time the #USMNT has lost a home World Cup qualifier by multiple goals. The other time was in 1957 vs Mexico.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 2, 2017
With the team risking their direct spot to the 2018 World Cup, fans and experts bashed the team for their poor performance. Have a look at some of their mean tweets against Arena's boys.
Jurgen Kilnsmann somewhere right now: #USMNT #USAvCRC pic.twitter.com/nPsxT58ocv
— The Sccer Eagle™ (@TheSoccerEagle) September 2, 2017
Everyone watching #USAvCRC #USMNT pic.twitter.com/3WKvVWBbOE
— Big D (@DespicableD_) September 2, 2017
When y'all told me Klinsmann was the problem #USMNT #USAvsCRC pic.twitter.com/KJzpxPY3TO
— Michael Sanchez (@masanchez10) September 2, 2017
That was an uninspired, naive and ultimately embarrassing performance by #USMNT. #USAvCRC
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) September 2, 2017
When the #USMNT is down 0-2 and a WC berth could be on the line. #USAvCRC pic.twitter.com/CNoGPMGUub
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 2, 2017
Before two home losses in this Hex, the #USMNT had one home loss in 50 home World Cup qualifiers since the 1990 cycle.
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) September 2, 2017
So Mexico can officially qualify for the World Cup . Under Klinsmann we qualified in September too ... good times #usmnt
— TikiTakaYank (@TikiTakaYank) September 2, 2017
Klinsmann loses at home to Mexico
— Jeff Zeserson (@TheRealzJZ) September 2, 2017
Bruce Arena: hold my beer#USMNT #USACRC
Jozy suspended for next match ? #usmnt pic.twitter.com/qRVz3rCORO
— TikiTakaYank (@TikiTakaYank) September 2, 2017