The Seattle Sounders will have Clint Dempsey when they try to make it to a third straight MLS Cup final.
Seattle general manger Garth Lagerwey confirmed Tuesday that Dempsey agreed to a one-year deal for the 2018 season that will keep the forward with the Sounders. Lagerwey did not get into specifics but did confirm Dempsey will be a designated player and that the one-year deal gives Seattle some salary cap relief.
“Clint worked with us and he’s taking less money than he was on before to come back. Still well-paid, well-compensated, but yes we hope long term that creates a little more balance with respect to our (designated player) spend,” Lagerwey said.