KINGSTON, R.I., July 2 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - July 2, 2026 - As stoppage time expired in Ghana's World Cup group stage match against England on June 23, Mick McDermott turned his back to the pitch and stared into section 129 of Boston Stadium. Raising his arms above his head with both fists in the air, McDermott looked for his wife Karla and their children in the sellout crowd.
The Ghana National Soccer Team played to a draw against one of the world's most historic soccer powers, a massive result for the Black Stars.
McDermott's celebration on soccer's biggest stage brought his soccer story full circle. A story that stretches from his upbringing in Belfast, Ireland, to his co...