The possibility of never playing again was there for Clint Dempsey, but he is back on the field for Seattle Sounders. After having his 2016 season cut short due to an irregular heartbeat in August, the star forward played 30 minutes in preseason action Saturday against Portland. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer said the 30 minutes were all they could give Dempsey, but they’re looking to provide him more minutes in the next game.
European stars to the MLS?
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has 20 appearances this season, but mostly coming off the bench.