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Dempsey makes Toronto FC’s MLS Cup quest tougher second time around

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Seattle Sounders veteran back up to speed after missing last year’s final with heart ailment.

Sounders midfielder Clint Dempsey got his hands on the MLS Cup last December, after watching from the sidelines because of an irregular heartbeat. He'll be on the field for Saturday's rematch at BMO Field.

As Toronto FC players were asked about the difference between the Seattle Sounders team that beat them in last year’s MLS Cup final and the squad they will face in Saturday’s rematch at BMO Field, one name was mentioned often: Clint Dempsey.

The 34-year-old forward’s 2016 season ended prematurely when he was shut down in late August because of an irregular heartbeat.