For John Goossens, Saturday in Columbus was a suitable representative of his career writ large: Starting with uncertain footing, the Dutch midfielder grew into the game, combining well, showing a technical quality and intelligence that allowed him to fill multiple roles in the different phases of the game. Goossens variously man-marked Federico Higuain, nutmegged Justin Meram, sent David Accam galloping onto goal and lashed a trademark dipping volley toward goal over the course of a bravura 90 minutes.
By the fifth minute of second-half stoppage, everyone was convinced: John Goossens belongs on the field.