Sounder at Heart · Aug 25, 2018
Clint Dempsey deserves a hero’s ending
Clint Dempsey is struggling. It’s been almost exactly two months since his last MLS goal, and more than 100 days between that goal on June 23 and his CONCACAF Champions League goal. He’s 35 years old, which in sports is ancient.
In MLS he’s the 13th oldest active player, the 11th eldest outfield player. Most of the list above him are starters, and former colleagues. The two keepers are United States National Team players — Tim Howard and Nick Rimando. Six of the outfield players are also USMNT players. Another is former teammate Tyrone Mears. Rounding out the list are Ashley Cole, Zlatan, David Villa and Rod Fanni.
His last shot may sum up his season and his potential future.