Bryson Rodriguez, a sophomore midfielder who grew up in Syracuse, New York, has earned a spot on the Costa Rican U‑21 national team that will compete at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
A Call to the International Stage
At Syracuse University, Rodriguez has appeared in 11 matches, starting four, and recorded his first collegiate goal – a game‑winner against Boston College on October 3, 2025. His contributions have helped the Orange secure semifinal berths in the UNCAF U‑19 Tournament and the CONCACAF U‑20 Tournament.
Born in Liberia, Costa Rica, Rodriguez previously wore the colors of the country's youth sides at the U‑19 and U‑20 levels, experiences that paved the way for his senior call‑up.
The Costa Rican squad is slated to face Cuba at 7:00 p.m. ET, meet Panama on Saturday, August 1 at 4 p.m., and take on Colombia on Monday, August 3 at the same hour, all part of a tightly packed group stage.
Rodriguez’s inclusion reflects the growing pipeline of talent that bridges collegiate soccer in the United States with the national programs of Central America, a trend that could reshape how players navigate international pathways.