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Donovan struck. Fans far and wide and old and new, including in our nation’s capital screamed. What’s in store for tomorrow?

There wasn’t a square inch of space to be had in Dupont Circle when the United States kicked off their campaign two Saturdays ago with a draw against England. Bars anywhere in the proximity didn’t have much breathing room either. Tomorrow’s second round fixture versus Ghana is the first weekend game for the U.S. since their group opener and, of course, right on the heels of their dramatic stoppage time victory on Wednesday. In other words, if you hope to get in anywhere to watch the game, get there on the really early side of really, really early.

There won’t be any another viewing party in the Circle until the tournament final on July 11. But there’s probably no better place to watch the big game than at Molly Malone’s at 713 8th Street SE. That’s where the American Outlaws, a national fan club, take in all the U.S. games. If you thought America didn’t have soccer songs and chants like every other country, a trip to Molly Malone’s for a match will prove you wrong. It’s several levels above cheering “USA.” Those guys bring it.

With the city surely skewing rabidly patriotic on Saturday, we’re not sure why a U.S. fan would choose Ghana Cafe to watch the big game. But on the other side of the city, the Cafe will be dishing out fufu and pouring Tusker for fans from both sides. Manager and Ghanaian native Anthony Opare didn’t mind that his home and homeland would be clashing.

“We don’t have to be too fanatic,” Opare said as he closed out checks from behind the bar at his 14th Street NW restaurant. “It’s a game. The better team wins.”

Obviously, he hopes it’s Ghana.