It was merely a preseason game and Clint Dempsey didn’t even complete a half, but make no mistake about the importance of those 30 minutes.
After being out from anything resembling competitive action for nearly six months, just getting him onto the field for the preseason opener on Saturday was a massive step forward.
“It’s been a roller-coaster but you want to do whatever you can to get back on the field and keep playing,” Dempsey said. “It’s something I love to do. I’ve worked hard to be in the position to get back onto the field and now it’s just about getting sharp, getting the touches a little bit better and the passing a little bit better.