two of U.S. 's top players , Landon Donovan , to start match on bench . One of Ghana 's best , Michael Essien , is . Ghana has knocked U.S. out of competition the last two times . None of the U.S. players is hobbled by injury . Michael Essien was left out of the Ghana team .
two of U.S. 's top players , Landon Donovan , to start match on bench . Ghana has knocked U.S. out of competition the last two times . None of the U.S. players is hobbled by injury . Michael Essien was left out of the Ghana team .