John Brooks

USA vs Ghana: John Brooks' goal happened just like in a dream

"I told some teammates that I dreamed that I scored in the 80th minute and we won the game," he said. "And now it was the 86th minute and we won."

World Cup 2014: US emerges bloodied but victorious against Ghana

Dempsey became the first American to score in three World Cups; a converted midfielder, he also became the first U.S. forward to get a World Cup goal since Brian McBride in 2002.

World Cup 2014: Brooks header gives USA 2-1 win over Ghana in thriller

Ayew's goal appeared to have stolen the victory from the US, until Brooks' goal off a corner from Graham Zusi.