Clint Dempsey, American hero.

The star attacker gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the Copa America quarterfinals on Thursday with a fantastic, well-placed header on 22 minutes.

Jermaine Jones needed one touch to lift a cross to the Seattle Sounder, and he made no mistake, leaving the goalkeeper frozen. Take a look:

Golazo, and the U.S. is on a roll.

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