One year ago tonight, forward David Accam scored two goals and leading the Boys in Blue past the Columbus Crew. What few knew outside the locker room was that his father had passed away following a battle with cancer earlier in the week. It was an emotional moment for the Ghanaian attacker, but also one that could have been draining. Even top flight athletes, who often have a rare ability to turn all their attention to their sport, can have their mind split by concurrent personal and professional demands. After Accam's first goal, he knelt and pointed to the sky, reflecting on his father and what he meant to him.
OTD 2019: Accam plays for his father
