D.C. United forward Álvaro Saborío has been named to Costa Rica’s roster for the Copa America Centenario, joining four other MLS players in the 23-man final selection.

Saborío, 34, recently moved into a tie for fourth among active players with his 71st career MLS goal. He opened the scoring against the New York Red Bulls on Friday, May 13, in the 20th minute. The Costa Rican now leads the Black-and-Red with four goals.

In FIFA tournaments, los Ticos are 27-14-9 when Saborío plays. He most recently suited up for Costa Rica in a World Cup Qualifier on March 29, a 3-0 victory over Jamaica. Saborío has over 105 caps with the senior team and has scored over 30 goals.

As previously reported by The Costa Rica Star, Saborío’s best season with a club was with the Real Salt Lake of the MLS:

Saborio had the best season of his three-year RSL career in 2012, lighting up the league to the tune of 17 goals, five multi-goal games and three assists in 31 appearances. Super “Sabo” led RSL in scoring…”

“Set RSL’s single-season record for goals with 17 in 31 league appearances … His 17 goals placed him third in the league behind only MVP and Budweiser Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski (27) and then-New York forward Kenny Cooper … When combining CONCACAF Champions League and MLS regular season play, “Sabo” finished 2012 with 19 goals … Added three assists in the campaign … Played 2,390 regular season minutes for RSL

Saborio played five years for Deportivo Saprissa before he embarked in his successful international career. Estimates by some sports analysts suggest that Saborío could have scored 500 goals had he stayed in the First Division of Costa Rica. His future with the National Team that will represent our country during the 2018 FIFA World Cup was at one point uncertain, but coach Oscar Ramirez seems to have a lot of confidence in Saborío.