Clint Dempsey felt the eleventh anniversary of the September 11 attacks helped the USA national team come together to produce a vital win.
The US beat Jamaica 1-0 in Columbus on Tuesday night to go second in Group A of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World Cup and Dempsey felt that remembering those that suffered on that fateful day assisted the players in getting the right result.
"The crowd was great and they really got behind us. We draw strength from each other in tough times and that was something everybody will remember on that day," the Tottenham man said.
"People lost loved ones and didn't know why. They were waiting around watching TV, and trying to get answers but as a country we were able to draw strength within ourselves. When you get knocked down, you get back up again.
"They (the crowd in Columbus) really got behind us tonight and showed their patriotism. It was one of the best atmospheres I've played in with the National Team here in the States."
