World Cup: US Bests Ghana 2-1

US defender John Brooks (L) celebrates after scoring during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. JAVIER SORIANOJAVIER/AFP/Getty Images

By Roberto Scalese

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The US men’s national soccer team on Monday defeated the Ghana Black Stars, 2-1. The win gives the Americans three points in the first round standings. The team next plays Portugal on Sunday. Portugal lost in a 4-0 blowout to Germany earlier in the day.

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