MNT vs. Ghana: Highlights - July 1, 2017

The #USMNT faced Ghana in East Hartford, Conn. in a warmup match prior to the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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[@khpredator00]

That was a well played match, and congrats to Dwyer for that goal, and also a cool celebration XD. However I will say, that was a beautiful goal by Gyan, of course I was for USA but you gotta give Gyan credit, that was a beautiful top right corner goal.

[@viksinha5410]

And yet he can't score a penalty...

[@mark84g5]

I was at this game, my first ever soccer game!

[@patienceotiwaa7473]

mark84g5 I was too

[@deanmcd1]

Same

[@jonfee5081]

It’s football

[@milobilo8239]

same

[@rapsnippets4415]

Same

[@brianmelendez6800]

That annoying guy yelling at the end of the match LOL

[@joelhershberger3650]

How is that not a red card on that challenge by he goalkeeper??

[@kevindominguez5420]

Joel Hershberger It's a friendly,so the ref gave him a chance,but if this was an official game definitely a straight red card.

[@rrrwarrior44]

Elanip E It shouldn't matter that it's a friendly; when you make a dangerous tackle that could badly injure someone, you should get red

[@panzerwaffen2873]

rrrwarrior44 exactly

[@its_a_ducky3467]

I think the only thing the ref was thinking about was if it was an obvious goalscoring opportunity. It was not too obvious because there was a defender close behind. However, it should be red still, but the ref either did not think of it or did not see it.

[@Rickytikkitavi]

Joel Hershberger I think since there was also a defender near or next to the keeper.. the keeper isn't considered as the "last defender" but yeah maybe was a red

[@hectorrodriguez6601]

FIFA: How many 2-1 results are we expecting from both of you? USA and Ghana: Yes.

[@pedroportillo1585]

This ways a great way to rekindle the World Cup Rivalry! Both teams playing their B-teams but giving it their all because the players want to prove themselves.

[@tailsdevries6028]

I'm Mexican, but I use to watch MNT games, IDK why, I think I like their game style.

[@laetrille]

Great game, Go USA!! gg Ghana :)

[@tct1668]

Villafana is NICE...play him more. US needs players like him, pure class on the ball, causes problems all over. Well done

[@mariodingo]

soon.. belive or not soccer its gonna b the most popular sport in USA. ...u see more ppl getting in too it from all part of the USA n diffrent ethnic groups. ...rigth what a beautiful sport...

[@VulpineShine]

Soccer is fun to play in the backyard with your friends, but FIFA has absolutely run the professional sport into the ground. Why doesn't the clock stop when the ball goes out of play? Just leads to time wasting which nobody likes. Why are the players still permitted to dive? Tell the refs to call it more often and it will stop. If they get it wrong at least they get it wrong the other way and don't reward the guy for falling over. Why is a bad foul in the first five minutes so much more costly than a bad foul in the last five? The whole card system needs to be reworked. Hockey style temporary player advantages would be better in every way. And the lack of scoring puts too much onus on the ref. if the ref makes a bad call in another sport, you can blame the team for letting the game get that close. If the ref makes a bad call in soccer that gives or denies a goal, that one call often decides the game. I'm not gonna watch a full game of soccer until FIFA resolves some of these issues.

[@Liamflynnphoto]

VulpineShine the clock has always been continuous in soccer. This doesn't lead to time wasting. Teams try and eat as much time as possible in any sport where there's a clock. The Giants used this strategy to perfection in Super Bowl 25 to keep the Bills on the sideline and the Giants ended up winning the game. In basketball if a team is up late in a game they tend to hold on to the ball as long as possible until the shot clock forces them to shoot. In hockey the team that's winning will typically play possession to keep the puck away from the other team. The running clock doesn't do anything to influence time wasting. Players aren't allowed to dive, I've seen kids get fouls called on them for embellishment (diving). Diving plagues a lot of sports, not just soccer. 99% of the time when two teams don't score it's the result of bad shots, the keepers are playing out of their mind, and/or the defenses are playing insanely well. A bad call decides a lot of things in other sports not just soccer. In the Stanley cup finals the predators had a lot of goals called back on bad calls. All those problems that you mentioned aren't problems in soccer exclusively. Those are problems in basically every single sport

[@kwasidick6017]

Nah it will be football

[@hqpwn23]

Could watch that Acosta goal all day!!! What a stud

[@WhatsTheDifferenceTV]

That Free Kick was nasty

[@austinclaw]

KidCorgi.Com which one? acosta's or asamoah's?

[@MyMadrid14]

I used to be a ref and I never really think about "friendly" matches. If I saw a tackle worth a card, I'd give it, but props to this ref. Did a really good job officiating it

[@nitro_001newman2]

I don’t think so. Goalkeeper should have gotten a red card, and the USMNT should have at least had one penalty kick. He allowed Ghana to play very aggressive.

[@andyg1443]

When our B team plays better than our A team lmao

[@RickChavo]

No, my picture isn't moving It was Ghana's B team as well, to be fair. That and this was one of Guzan's best matches in a while.

[@rudyfat7073]

@@RickChavo He was saying this B team played better then USA A team. Nothing about Ghana

[@purebreed9695]

@Pernambucano but Ghana isn't a weak team,should be happy they won

[@andrewkling9530]

that was a huge free kick by Acosta!

[@dwrussell96]

It's about time we got Dwyer citizenship. He's way better than Jozy Altidore, and DEFINITELY better than fackin' Wondolowski.

[@scvboy1]

Ragnar Lodbrok but he's not American

[@salinassportingfc9949]

Ragnar Lodbrok he's better than wondowloski for sure but altidore he still needs to prove himself I still think our best striker is. Bobby wood!!

[@dwrussell96]

Sports Fan Yeah not American yet he has an American passport. Noice

[@connervaluch1058]

Wondo just scored one of the best golazos this year in MLS. Yeah, I agree we should move on, but give the guy some respect.

[@dwrussell96]

Salinas Sporting fc Well, Don Dwyer has turned down offers from European clubs such as Olympiacos to stay in the US and get citizenship to play for the US national team. Dom needs to go to Europe, but I don't think Sydney Leroux would like playing in Greece since their women's league SUCKS.

[@momokhauproductions1937]

I am an immigrant in this country and I play soccer and follow extensively. When my kids grow up at least two boys I will make them a footballer to represent this country. May be you will have to wait another 18 years.

[@maxchristensen9315]

Asamoah Gyan is a legend

[@danm9326]

idk about you guys but this squad played solid against Ghana. I'm actually liking this squad better than our A team.

[@CursxR0]

ur dumb it was a weak ghana side calm down

[@danm9326]

CursxR I was waiting for someone to say something stupid like this. smh no matter who the U.S beat (power house teams) people will always have an excuse for the other team.

[@javaughni]

Dan M but its actually true so he has a point

[@CursxR0]

this side wouldnt beat our A team u are dumb

[@benzskyeshxc96]

I mean when some good player from B squad mix with A. Usa probally can claim higher at world cup

[@roaches23]

Dom Dwyer and Sydney Leroux's kid is going to be the best US soccer player ever

[@lawrencedockery9032]

Dom Dwyer. It's lit.

[@Donovanlefferts]

I can't wait to see how Dwyer performs with the starting squad. I suspect this gold cup run may show that he's a staple to the team.

[@dalx21]

I wanna see how Dwyer and Pulisic together (Dwyer as the ST and Pulisic as the CM). That could be dynamic.

[@ironkick8335]

Rockstar Matt YES!🇺🇸

[@RickChavo]

Dwyer and Wood up top could be fantastic. That's a lot of pace up front!

[@vincentmarin4489]

Matt Graves Thank God all our usa players are really good youngsters in Europe now. Fuck Dwyer he's ass.

[@tmoney0925]

Loved how Kelyn Rowe played in this game. As a Revs fan, it's nice to see him get a chance.

[@launderground]

there should be a stat for "heavy first touches resulting in a loss of possession" abbreviated z.a.r.d.e.s.

[@losangeleslovesyou]

Honestly, it's infuriating watching him play (how many times did he give it away just on throw-ins alone?) but both teams played pretty poorly.

[@dmoney668]

YUP, NO SKILLZ...as annoying as fukjn Zusi's man bun

[@TheEyeball37]

dmoney668 Where's your sense of diversity? I like his hair. I'm glad they don't all have some boring military haircut.

[@dmoney668]

Zardes' hair is solid, I am talking about Zusi

[@Jlavi25]

i love these kits

[@George-cv3bj]

I think Rowe was not given enough credit in this game. He played amazing!

[@interceptingpunch4037]

meh he did ok but the passing was not good enough. I think he is better at left back. but villafana is going to take that spot.

[@ThaProphet]

I agree he was great. He definitely locked up his starting position for the gold cup and will probably get some looks for the main squad now if he keeps performing like that.

[@buffalomafia7162]

Great game!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Let's get ready for this Gold Cup.

[@kwabesvision]

I feel so ashamed. Ghana better try harder next time! :/

[@emajossch4442]

jesus the announcer at 2:43 sounds like he's never experienced a poor decision by the referee

[@damonwicketts1638]

An American team I want to support! Finally.

[@vincentmarin4489]

Damon Wicketts Shut up with this boring squad. Look at us now with all European youngsters.

[@interceptingpunch4037]

I hope to see a starting 11 of Guzan ( I wish it was Hamid but no games) Zusi ( wish it was Lichaj but hasn't played since Bob Bradley) Gonzalez, Hedges Villafana, Acosta McCarthy, Arriola, Saief, Dwyer. that should be more than enough for Panama.

[@interceptingpunch4037]

oops forgot Corona.

[@m9643]

intercepting punch no Kelyn Rowe? I thought we was playing well!

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+Michael Alssid I think he is better suited for full back and I don't see him winning any spots. unless the injury curse of doom happens.

[@vagabond789]

intercepting punch Sean Johnsons should be starting

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+SWIRLY4LIFE lol

[@charlesfuchs4666]

How many times in this game did Kelyn Rowe hit a one touch linking pass that took a ball from the back and had a forward immediately in on goal. Our squad needs much more play like that - quick movement!

[@daltonmorgan6464]

Good game US

[@leedavid2973]

That Agosta free kick was awesome

[@huzain52796]

On July 1, 2017 - prior to the Fourth of July's Independence Day continuous the warmup match before the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup as U.S. MNT takes on the FIFA World Cup arch-nemesis Ghana

[@mattm.2591]

"I make the argument that a goal today is worth more than four, fix, six goals against Martinique, Nicaragua." Why do so many value what players and teams do in meaningless exhibition games over what happens in competitive contests? I get that Ghana is much better than Martinique or Nicaragua, but, at the same time, there's a difference between practice games and competitive ones. All I care about is how the team (and individuals) do in games that matter, not in matches like this one.

[@myboyblue4383]

Because at the world cup the US isn't going to put 4-8 goals past anyone. No one there is that poor.

[@mattm.2591]

At least not until 2022. Otherwise, true. I'm just saying that scoring a goal against Ghana in a friendly doesn't mean a whole lot.

[@kekilape5970]

Matt M. It it was his first goal and Cap for the US

[@mattm.2591]

Imperial Shocktrooper True, and I'm very happy for him as I know that was a big moment in his life and his career. I'm just saying that what happens in friendlies seem to be magnified much more than they should be.

[@kekilape5970]

Matt M. idk man maybe just the fact it was his first and he's gotta prove something to Bruce. I see where you're coming from though

[@ozumsauce2605]

I hate myself for not watching the game after Minute 40. This game was crazy.

[@jaquin103]

I like this rivalry

[@derekrayment8092]

Can Jon Champion do every USMNT game?

[@jackbushway7318]

Rowe had a great game, caused the FK that Acosta scored, gave Dwyer tons of great balls, and was in a position on Dwyer's goal to have scored a simple tap in, albeit less cool then Dwyer's volley

[@damaka]

yeah, can we have the USMNT Centennial jersey back please? or the Waldos?

[@TheWatchingCrows]

I forgot how down bad we were back in 2017. With the way our talent is developing now, we should have players lightyesrs better than these guys for decades to come.

[@interceptingpunch4037]

about 7 players impressed me the rest just don't seem to be what the usmnt is looking for. I think Bruce as much as he defends MLS will come to realize he might have to scout some more Americans in Europe. even if they play in second divisions. many of these players in this squad are just not good enough. and almost all MLS.

[@jfinnaboi4036]

intercepting punch they are good dumbass if they weren't how come they got called up unlike you

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+Jesus Martinez you stupid peace of shit I'm talking about the first team you fucking waste of air

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+Pancake1223 I doubt they would stop him from scouting more Americans that can actually play.

[@sameersingh3282]

SUPER STAMINA FULL STRONG FULL AND POWERFUL GAME....... MOSTLY PARTICIPANTS IS STAMINA FULL ,STRONG FULL , DRIBBLING FULL, TECHNICAL FULL, PRACTICE FULL ENERGY FULL AND POWERFUL............. NO 14 , 23 , IS EXTRAORDINARY....... ON THE HOL, WINER IS WINER.....

[@rudyfat7073]

So whatever happen to Dwyer? Man, so many MLS guys that just didn't work out

[@guillermotaylor6506]

look at that, they have grown!!! they are no more teenagers, they are just Mutant Ninja Turtles!!

[@lucasbrown5493]

love the new jersey

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Am a Ghanaian but hope to represent USA one day

[@rudyfat7073]

Bless you!!

[@Kamarov]

The commentator said “further revenge” because it was 2-1 AGAIN. Just like in the World Cup 2006 (Ghana won), 2010 (obviously Ghana won again), and 2014 (USA got revenge).

[@tct1668]

Brilliant work by Joe Corona and Dax as well

[@jameswinterfield765]

zee americans need a really big striker ...like a RVP or Van Nistelrooy ....where can we get one of those .....someone big (tall0 who make s a good target man with his back to goal on long kicks and who is also clinical and can finish ....we need one of those if we can get on e....

[@petey0rhino]

Please include the starting XI in your videos!

[@rudyfat7073]

agree

[@DCxHRV]

Why do we have Zusi playing right back? Chandler and Yedlin are fine there we should let zusi continue to express his creativity in the midfield

[@soccerstudsuper]

I swear to God, Dwyer has never hit a ball like that at SKC... If he could bring that to the club, he'd have 12 goals so far this season.

[@alexandergiger2849]

you can be proud of USA we wish we would have a team like you have in canada. go USA

[@anthonylong9067]

This aged well

[@Tyler-rm7md]

Bill Hamid is a beast

[@viksinha5410]

Gyan rlly knows how to miss penalties

[@tct1668]

Dax was man of the match

[@farism5313]

Pepole complained about the video review and they get mad when the referee don't give the goalie a red card We really need the video review so bad

[@christianohmer8167]

this team looks better than the actual team.

[@Awre18]

Is the announcer saying Ghanaian wrong?

[@thomasaddo8358]

This happened in Connecticut

[@WangMotions]

"4 or 5 goals from Martinique or Nicaragua" Just wow

[@tct1668]

Rowe and Acosta..bout time they bring in some kids with skill on the ball. WHY play Zusi (nice man bun) and Bedoya still? keep it movin

[@concacaf3898]

Waiting for the Ghana played with It’s B team comments

[@fabienzaca]

what ia mnt mens national team?

[@RattziBro]

Explain to me how Miguel Ibarra isn't on this team

[@leothelion2001]

usa easily could outscored Ghana in this match , lots of credit to their goalkeeper

[@runmessirunthegoat6215]

how many kits do we have now?

[@16iamrock]

Run Messi Run #THEGOAT Like 4 😂 We really need to stick to just one

[@mariluzrodriguezbernardo6169]

PERU VS COSTA RICA 🇵🇪🇨🇷

[@chrisprol32]

Ghanas main problem is giveaways at the back United States gives up to many good free kicks and penalties

[@cesargomez689]

what was the meaning of their arm bands

[@Liamflynnphoto]

Cesar Gomez the arm bands are for Tony DiCicco, the USWNT head coach who won the World Cup in the 1990s. He died June 19th and this was the first US Soccer game after his death. They also happened to play north of his (and mine) hometown.

[@patienceotiwaa7473]

Wtf they spelled the Ghanaian scorers name wrong

[@bobsanto4696]

GHANA PLAYED WITH SECOND TEAM NO STAR PLAYERS

[@rudyfat7073]

So did USA. I mean SO DID USA!

[@edwardayala6710]

"12 months away from a world cup" lmao haha what a fuckin joke this team is, that commentator got way too confident

[@DaBoyJ]

All but luck in this game, you guys are overhyping Dom Dwyer a failed English player. The only players I have faith in really is pulisic and Sebastian lletget. Those two are very very promising and critical on the way their playing style is.

[@bankrolljdot7498]

I went to this game I was upset Ghana lost

[@concacaf3898]

2:49 yikes that’s a straight red

[@juicycuter]

Dom and Sid both born outside the states and both now play for the United States respective National teams. Absolutely sensational, shear wizardry, dynamic operators in their own right.

[@FavreianVengeance]

Dude could've been a paraplegic. I hate these refs that don't understand the need for player safety.

[@lopezneymar11]

Holy shit ESPN needs better equipment. Video quality looks mad fucking shit. Zardes and Morris should not be there. I rather bring in someone like Tubby Messi.

[@wuxiagamescentral]

Damn lopez I like Zardes a lot Morris I can do without and gotta have Bobby Wood alongside Dempsey

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+LordDragul Smitty (iamLordDragul17) zardes has been struggling since his return from injury. Morris has the potential but seems to be getting lazy. not looking good for them.

[@patmctallica3522]

YEZZZZ! Amis go home! Your last brilliant game against the football giant Trinidad cost me over 300€ today! I`m sooooo happy that Honduras and Panama won! I hope you`re the same way pissed off than i am!!! AMIS STAY HOME! AMIS STAY HOME!!!

[@whatashame4561]

Ghana had a brilliant goal than USA

[@basharalim3750]

7:18 Asamoah Gyan who scored the goal for Ghana!!

[@momokhauproductions1937]

I have a plan for the US soccer youth development. Every year at least 30-40 of the best youth players from the country, say u18 only must be sent to various academies in Europe ,may be by partnering with them for at least 6 months or > and compete. And come back with best education from top academies. If they perform well, they might as well get a chance. USSF must step up...otherwise you will always compete with Mexico.

[@mcgowen9298]

Usa

[@mannysaurus19]

Wood, Dwyer and Pulisic upfront... Jozy is a scrub

[@Adriangee818]

mexican players who know they can't make it in the mexico national team always resort to usmnt

[@aidaenalle-kopas8215]

Was it a red card tho?

[@ohbaby4life]

The US need more Croatians

[@atrejo389]

mexiico whoos usa

[@Simplyleianna]

2:23 is red card for the g k

[@nicktueros4808]

Its a red card in world cup not in friendly

[@lucasbrown5493]

corona is a fucking beast

[@jgeorge2693]

Lucas Brown he's improved a lot. His passes were on point

[@interceptingpunch4037]

+Jonny Test he definitely has been a pleasant surprise. got to have a back up for pulisic. if he does that the whole tournament he will be part of the first team.

[@bendove3939]

3:20 chaos

[@tct1668]

Zardes has NO skill.

[@osvaldosuarez7445]

2:47

[@FormulaMeme]

2:47 That's why I do not like this commentator.

[@paulmilsommusic]

Dear Ragnar Lodbrok (post-below),would you buy a whole new team if you could? Screw offering anyone citizenship/money to simply win a football game...Guess what would happen? The richest country would always win,wouldn't they.....you brat