Clint Dempsey will be part of the United States’ upcoming World Cup qualifiers, after all. Head coach Bruce Arena made the announcement during an appearance on Colin Cowherd’s radio show, about 45 minutes before the full roster was revealed.
Arena had been publicly going back and forth, indicating he was inclined to leave Dempsey off the roster about a week ago before softening his stance a few days later. More than form, Arena’s indecision was based on Dempsey’s health after the second-most prolific scorer in American history missed six months with heart-related issues.