David Accam scored two goals last Saturday after learning that his father passed away following a battle with cancer. 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 Saturday night, he knelt and pointed to the sky, reflecting on his father and what he meant to him.
"I was just saying that my Dad is watching this game.