Wisconsin Soccer Central

June 23, 2010: Jay DeMerit (Green Bay/Bay Port) helped anchor the backline as the U.S. national team shut out Algeria 1-0 in a World Cup group finale in Pretoria, South Africa, advancing to the knockout stage on Landon Donovan's dramatic goal in the final seconds of stoppage time. DeMerit played all 390 minutes over four matches at the tournament, as the Americans were eliminated by Ghana 2-1 after extra time in the Round of 16. Watch Donovan's winning goal: