Not sure if theres a better place to post this, but per ESPN, there's some interest for Deuce to head to the EPL (presumably on loan) in January "Duece to get loose in January? Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey may be on his way back to the Premier League this winter according to several U.K. outlets including The Mirror. The latest rumour is that Aston Villa, Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers are interested in adding the U.S. international for the second half of the Premier League season. Dempsey is fresh off securing the Supporters' Shield in MLS and has the MLS Cup playoffs next up on his agenda. The 31-year-old has legit Prem experience with Fulham and Tottenham and it's well-documented how U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann feels about where his charges should play." http://www.espnfc.us/blog/transfer-...st-newsgossip-and-whispers-from-across-europe
I disagree. Bank it, baby. There is no "next season" for a 31 year old soccer player. Go till the wheels fall off!
Didn't Dempsey admit to be being tired after the World Cup? A break probably would be best for him. Although as a starved YA fan, would be great to see him give it another go.
This would mean he will basically play non-stop from fall of 2013 to the end of 2015. That seems waaaay to long for someone of his age. If he wants to try and still be around for Copa America in 2016, it would make more sense for him to go on loan at the beginning of that year than 2015.
It would be nice to see him survive through this next cycle... could really use old Clint for the Gold Cup/confederations cup (hopefully), Copa America and Next World Cup... I haven't seen Clint say anything about retiring from international soccer so I'm hoping he will be around in 2018... he'll be 35 but his game doesn't really rely on speed/raw athleticism so I think he should hold up pretty well..
Yeah, it's foolish for him to do this. He is getting up in age and he should be looking at ways to extend his career. Playing 11 months a year is NOT that way.
He didn't exactly get a lot of PT at Fulham and that was not a strong EPL side. (to say the least) And he will probably have a month and a half off before he has to report to a club post-New Year's. That said, I wouldn't insist on him going, had I been coaching the US. Granted, I am not a finalist in the FIFA Coach of the Year award either.
A traditional US pro league compensation program pays only during the actual season due to the players contracts often not being guaranteed and thus depending on their making the "final" roster. MLS is not that different in many respects - taking aside the pending CBA - and are likely to pay full contract amounts once the season is declared open. An EPL side in danger could easily pony up half a mil a month, however.
Yeah but the argument isn't go on a loan or sit on a beach in Hawaii, or go fishing in rural Texas. The argument is go on loan or most likely go to Cupcake where Jurgen runs guys through practices/scrimmages, sometimes two-a-days along with a couple friendlies at the end of the month. All things considered, is there that much if a difference? He won't be taking the month of Jan off either way. The 11 months a year argument doesn't really apply. I find it interesting that this is being argued as "foolish" because it might not extend Clint's career, while a perfectly healthy and in-form Landon who's only a year older is hanging 'em up for good and that's perfectly acceptable. Maybe Clint should listen to BS, go on a trek to SE Asia and contemplate retirement and going to college/traveling the world, as that path seems to extend careers longer.
His agent denied the rumor, albeit with a PR-sounding line that Deuce is focusing only on the playoffs.
That shit just never gets old. Hell no ******** Europe we need a fresh Deuce for that CCL. Lol seriously no he's too old.
Interesting Story today in Daily Mail about when Dempsey was dropped for the Europa League Semi Final Game against Hamburg in 2010. Punched a window and smashed up his hand pretty good but still played in the game https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...dropped-Fulhams-Europa-League-semi-final.html
Reminds me of how everytime Fulham got a new manager they dropped him before realizing he was the best option. Zamora was unbelievable that season tho.
That was the American Bias but yes Zamora was great but should not have started either game, semis or final. He was injured and it was obvious
Just seeing this thread active had me momentarily wondering if the last 7 years had just been a fevered dream... but alas...