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"We feel that by ruling him out today," Lagerwey continued, "it puts us in the best position to eventually get him back hopefully for the 2017 season." We can only imagine how Clint Dempsey is feeling emotionally during this difficult time, but Dempsey only has to look to his close friend Eddie Johnson for some support and encouragement. Johnson ultimately had to retire after his heart issue.
The Seattle Sounders continue their push for a playoff spot knowing that Clint Dempsey is not part of the plan, which leaves one question: "how to you 'replace' him" going forward.