Jurgen Klinsmann's goal of advancing to the Copa America Centenario semifinals has been accomplished.
The U.S. Men's National Team put in a gusty performance, topping Ecuador 2-1 before a raucous crowd in downtown Seattle Thursday night.
Fab Johnson was moved to right back while Matt Besler earned his first start at left back.
Bobby Wood was a bright spot for U.S. attack early, getting behind the Ecuadorian defense and causing plenty of problems. And in the 22nd minute, the Americans capitalized on their pressure with a beautiful team goal. Bobby Wood charged up the field while keeping possession, then laid the ball off for Jermaine Jones who popped a one-time cross in the air, and Clint Dempsey rose majestically to guide a header into the right corner of the net.