Ever since he quietly announced his retirement in the middle of the 2018 season with a simple Instagram post, Clint Dempsey has mostly receded from public life. corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. Yall got me messed up. I left the locker room and I said something like Yall cant tell me that I shouldnt be starting! [64], Dempsey was voted Fulham player of the season for 201011 by the Fulham fans, and his 12 Premier League strikes meant he was the club's leading goalscorer for the campaign. People knew when it was game-time. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours. It almost felt like being on a bicycle, you cant push it into that next gear on a mountain bike or something like that. [5][6][7], A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, Dempsey spent his youth career with the Dallas Texans before joining Furman University's men's soccer team in 2001. I knew what he was going to do, he knew what I was going to do, we understood to be successful we both had to be on. [21][22], On January 11, 2007, he was granted a work permit from the Home Office as Fulham announced his signing on a long-term deal. The first U.S. MNT player to score in three different FIFA World Cups and a spearhead of three Concacaf Gold Cup winning teams, Dempsey is widely considered one of the greatest U.S. players of all time. 14 - The number of consecutive years in which Clint Dempsey received a senior team cap (2004-2017), tied for third all-time among field players with Frankie Hejduk (1996-2009) and sitting behind . (Bettina Clint Dempsey is finally cleared to play again. Real Salt Lake vs. Sounders, live stream: Game time, TV schedule and lineups, Sign up for the Beasley then talks about Fort Wayne FCs first match in USL League Two. Then there was a game that we were playing against Hamburg in the semifinal of the Europa League. Clint Dempsey's best moment came in the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. With a sliding touch Dempsey redirected Landon Donovan's pass into the net. [136] Critics have described him as "audacious" due to his penchant for the odd "wonder goal" and reputation as "the guy who walked onto the field and started doing backheels", leading former national team coach Bruce Arena to say of him, "He tries shit."[137][138]. [17] Several parents of his teammates with the Texans offered to assist the Dempseys with expenses and travel, allowing him to rejoin the club. With 142 appearances over 13 years, Clint Dempsey helped define one of the most exciting eras of the U.S. Mens National Team. Clint Dempsey Autographed Memorabilia | Signed Photo, Jersey We are enormously grateful he was able to share his story with us. Clint Dempsey banned from U.S. Open Cup for at least 2 years [16], Dempsey became a standout on the team at an early age but had to quit due to financial constraints as his eldest sister Jennifer was becoming a ranked youth tennis player. Clint Drew Dempsey Height 6' 1" Weight 170 lbs Date of Birth 3.9.1983 (39) Birthplace Nacogdoches, TX Position Forward 2023 MLS Regular Season No data found Latest Clint Dempsey to be inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame There's nobody quite like Deuce. Interestingly, Dempsey then mentioned how the USMNTs failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup only made it easier to retire since he didnt have anything to chase, so theres another great achievement by that group of players contributing to Clint Dempseys retirement. Why take a spot from someone whos young and hungry? Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. [citation needed] With the 23 shirt that he wore at Fulham and the number 8 that he usually wore on international duty unavailable, he opted for the number 2 jersey, more usually associated with the right-back, which he wore at Furman University. [56], His performances throughout 200910 earned him the designation of Most Valuable Player among Americans in Europe by SoccerOverThere.com, among other sources. Oops. During the clubs improbable run to the 2009-10 Europa League Final, Dempsey showed his flair with an impressive chip in the second leg of the Round of 16 tie with Juventus which went on to win awards for goal of the season in England. Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) June 4, 2021 Put it all together and the broadcast came close to accomplishing soccer's version of "Inside the. On May 12, Dempsey scored a long range goal and added an assist while playing against Stoke City to help Spurs win 21 and keep them in contention for the fourth Champions League spot. That was a big old tree. Right before the games about to start. In the final group stage match against Egypt, Dempsey scored a trademark diving header off a Jonathan Spector cross, making the final result 30. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. On April 11, 2013, Dempsey scored two goals against FC Basel in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals to send the match into extra time. [130] He assisted Eric Lichaj's first international goal in the U.S.'s 20 victory over El Salvador in the quarterfinals on July 19, tying him with Claudio Reyna for fourth on the U.S. all-time assists list. Dempsey will make. Dempsey, 38, was informed of his induction by. During a qualifying match against Guatemala on October 16, 2012, Dempsey scored his 29th and 30th international goal, tying him with Brian McBride for third most goals scored for the United States national team. The entire interview is definitely worth a listen. 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. If you ever saw me scoring that I was doing this (waves hand in front of face) afterwards and it was like YEAH! yall trying to keep me down and Im still going.. Entering US Soccer Hall of Fame, former Sounder Clint Dempsey finds Clint is related to Larry Don Dempsey and Brynn Kay Reynolds as well as 3 additional people. In 2021, Dempsey explained why he retired on The Crack Podcast, hosted by former USMNT players Oguchi Onyewu and DaMarcus Beasley. Dempseys career with the U.S. MNT was as lengthy as it was distinguished and included a number of firsts. management for Clint Dempsey or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. Clint Dempsey was born on March 9, 1983 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Why are you calling me telling me to be ready? or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. Fill out the booking request [120] Dempsey went on to suffer a broken nose midway through the first half as the United States defeated Ghana 21. [148], Early career: 2005 and 2007 Gold Cups and 2006 World Cup, 2009 Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of international goals scored by Clint Dempsey, List of top international men's football goal scorers by country, List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps, List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals, "Clint Dempsey is Mr. I have to put my flavor in this recipe, otherwise Im not eating it. Dempsey's disallowed goal later in the tournament against Algeria in the group stage was very controversial. [20] In 2005, Dempsey contributed ten goals and nine assists in 26 games. Stepping on an ant bed is what my lifes like., He said his kids all play soccer in North Carolina and he was especially bullish on his 5-year-old sons potential, but it doesnt sound like hell be coaching any of their teams: I dont know about coaching. When Dempsey left Fulham for Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, he did so as the clubs leading goal scorer in Premier League play and a bonafide legend at Craven Cottage. [23] This made Dempsey the most expensive American export to the Premier League in a deal worth a reported 2million. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Howard, Abby Wambach and Landon Donovan. His hole-in-one came on Aug. 28, 2022. Drafted the following year by the New England Revolution, Dempsey earned MLS Rookie of the Year honors and was rewarded at the end of the campaign by earning his first U.S. MNT cap in a match against Jamaica during the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign. [127] Four days after that, on March 28, he scored the U.S.'s lone goal, again assisted by Pulisic, in a 11 draw with Panama at Estadio Rommel Fernndez in Panama City. The goal was his fourth in four appearances in 2013. [43], On February 24, 2009, Dempsey scored the first FA Cup goal of his career in a 21 home win over Swansea City in the fifth-round. form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Clint Dempsey for your But Im back at it with The Crack Podcast, which I started simply because I love DaMarcus Beasley and Oguchi Onyewu, but I continue because its hilarious, informative and generally fucking excellent. What is obvious, having tracked down a multitude of Clint Dempsey's former teammates for their favorite stories about an American soccer icon, is how much his upbringing . [31], These goals gave Dempsey three in as many games. [26], Dempsey scored his first goal for Fulham on May 5 when he struck the only goal of a 10 home win over Liverpool. [78], Dempsey scored his fourteenth and fifteenth Premier League goals of the campaign, bringing his tally to twenty-one in all competitions, in a 30 away win over Bolton Wanderers on April 7, the first a free kick and the second a header. At this rate, he'll be a professional golfer by Aug. 27, 2026, a month after the World Cup . I figured since I did that, had a strong showing, showing Im back to fitness that like, alright, well, things are looking good again. Dempsey's suspension matches the one former Chicago Fire forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco received following an altercation with a D.C. United staffer in 2008. After two years marked by regular starts and a frustrating injury, he was offered a $4 million contract with English Premier League side Fulham, at the time the highest price ever for an MLS player. He played a key role in all four of his Concacaf Gold Cup Appearances, leading the USA to titles in 2005, 2007 and 2017. [107] Dempsey's first international tournament was the United States' victorious 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign; he netted their first goal, equalising as they came from behind to defeat Cuba 41 at Qwest Field in Seattle. The situation was, and this is how I always felt, I felt when other players got injured and they came back they were right into the team. In the quarterfinal win over Ecuador, Dempsey scored the opening goal and assisted on the second goal, which was scored by Zardes. On August 31, 2012, Tottenham signed Dempsey for a fee of $9.6million, then a record signing for an American. Saturday, May 21, 2022, 08:44 PM MLS and US men's national team legend Clint Dempsey went through a range of emotions during his National Soccer Hall of Fame acceptance speech Saturday evening,. Dempsey helped the Revolution to the Eastern Conference Finals and earned 2004 MLS Rookie of the Year Honors. [125] In the third-place play-off, he scored his seventh goal of the tournament to equalize for a 11 draw against Panama, and also netted his attempt in the penalty shootout which his team eventually lost; he finished the tournament as its top scorer. You had to have some wildcards in there., Bruh. Despite this call, his teammate Landon Donovan scored a late stoppage time goal to win the game 10. For 10 Top Facts about Clint Dempsey Clint Dempsey was born on 9 March 1983 in Nacogdoches, Texas. All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. [111] In the semi-final match against Spain, Dempsey scored to put the U.S. up 20 to send them to the finals. The second-to-last year I had a productive season but having looked at it then, it was all bonus year, icing on the cake. That most recent win saw Dempsey become the MNT's joint all-time leading goal scorer when he tallied his 57th and final international goal off a free kick in a 2-0 semifinal win against Costa Rica on July 22, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. To keep going and operating at that high level you have to be all in., It was smooth in the sense that i had a look at myself in the mirror when i was having the [heart] procedure done. Please note: if a speaker has a fee range listed, such as $30,000 - $50,000, it indicates that their fee falls within that range. The Athletic has live coverage of USA vs. Netherlands in World Cup 2022 play. During his career, he played in the Premier League for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer for New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC. As he developed, his parents began making a six-hour round trip so he could train and play with elite youth club Dallas Texans. 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[129], Dempsey was not named to the 23-man roster released on June 25, but was eligible to be called up as one of six roster replacements following the conclusion of the group stage. When the chips are stacked against you, the fields are not ideal, the ref is not calling things in your favor, you gotta be in tough situations and be willing to put yourself in difficult environments. Clint Dempsey Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Raised in Texas, Clint climbed countless obstacle I can say that our enthusiasm - which was already high - has now gone through the roof. [143][144] He has spoken about his faith saying, "I play to the best of my abilities and am thankful for the many opportunities and amazing success God has given me. Sounders legend Clint Dempsey opens up about why he retired in 2018: 'I [123] Three days later, at his former club ground in New England, he struck the only goal to defeat Haiti, sending his team into the quarter-finals,[124] where he scored his first international hat-trick in a 60 victory against Cuba. 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In 2006, Dempsey added eight more goals, but missed significant time in the playoffs due to injury. Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events. Dempsey scored 12 goals in one season with Tottenham, giving him 72 goals across all competitions for Premier League clubsthe most by an American in a top-tier European league. [83], On August 31, 2012, Dempsey joined Tottenham Hotspur on a three-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of $9million. 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Gambling Problem? We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Clint Dempsey 1 rating Keynote Speaker: Retired Professional Soccer Player Travels From: Pinehurst, NC, USA Speaking Fee: Live Event Fee: $50,000 - $100,000 Virtual Event Fee: $30,000 - $50,000 More Fee Info Categories: Soccer, Athlete, Faith & Religion, Sports, College, Heart Health, Health PROFILE VIDEO REVIEWS NEWS CHECK SCHEDULE In his rookie season, he started 23 of 24 matches scoring seven goals. [118], Dempsey broke his own fastest-goal record in World Cup qualifying on September 7, scoring just 39 seconds into a 21 defeat against Jamaica in Kingston. All American Entertainment Named to Inc. Best Workplaces in 2022. Clint Dempsey's career. Clint Dempsey on the Dan Patrick Show Full Interview, Clint Dempsey and Christian Pulisic | FIFA World Cup History Makers, Clint Dempsey: Emotional National Soccer Hall of Fame Speech. [47] These goals helped Fulham secure a seventh-place finish in the Premier League, the highest in the club's history, and confirmed their qualification for the newly formed UEFA Europa League for the following season. May 1st, 2014: Another two goals and two assists later, Clint was named the MLS Player of the Month for his outstanding month of April. We want to thank you for all your efforts to ensure the speaker's visit to Facebook was a success. MLS legends Clint Dempsey, Marco Etcheverry in National - mlssoccer [72] On January 21, 2012, Dempsey scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Newcastle while the game ended in a 52 win for Fulham[73] and sent his goal tally in the Premier League to nine for the season. Dont punch a window is Clints piece of advice for the next generation. [citation needed], Dempsey, along with global cover star Lionel Messi, features on the cover of EA Sports' multi-platform video game FIFA 15 in the U.S. & Canada. They looked over, they said, Hes that kid. [100], After returning to training in September,[101] Dempsey was ruled out for the remainder of the season by general manager Garth Lagerwey on September 27. 116. Dempsey entered the match as a 34th-minute substitute after Obafemi Martins came off with an ankle injury. He earned the MLS's Player of the Month award for April. Im not a podcast person. Beasley echoed that sentiment, although for him it was the Houston Dynamos consistent ability to be terrible. Apr 13, 2020. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, Bethany Keegan Dempsey is the wife of Dempsey. reporters on Tuesday that doctors have cleared him for a full return to action for SB Nation is the fastest growing online sports media brand, consisting of national Over the next decade, his career followed an impressive arc, seeing him become the first U.S. MNT player to score in three FIFA World Cups and helping the MNT to its first-even FIFA Final at the 2009 Confederations Cup. Hes been making babies, hunting, fishing, golfing and being an Uber driver for these kids.. The two heart surgeries that Dempsey had are behind him. "I got burned out," he said. During the 2016 season, Dempsey was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and missed the team's run to the MLS Cup. With a hamstring injury sidelining striker Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey will be the Everything you did, all the communication and coordination you shared with us, led to an event that will no doubt be remembered by attendees for the rest of their lives. 572K Followers, 446 Following, 146 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Clint Dempsey (@clint_dempsey) It almost felt like being on a bicycle and you cant put it in the next gear. [104], For the national team, Dempsey has frequently lined up as a striker due to his scoring threat and aerial ability, but his preferred and more normal role is off the striker. [103], He announced his retirement from soccer on August 29, 2018. April 12th, 2014: The scoring didn't stop there for Dempsey as the American notched a pair of goals in his second match in Texas in the club's 3-2 victory over FC Dallas. He was named the Man of the Match for his performance. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your agency's incredible support in arranging for this event. Fill out a booking request form for Clint Dempsey, or call our office at My experience with AAE has been the best. letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. That was a damn giant big oak. [25] His FA Cup debut followed seven days later in a 30 home win over Stoke City. Former US Men's National Team (USMNT) forward Clint Dempsey has called the current crop of players in the national side as the country's 'Golden Generation'. Dealing with those two heart procedures it wasnt life threatening but it was career threatening. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help Dempsey played the entire game which resulted in a 11 draw, and subsequently took part in the replay at Craven Cottage, a 30 victory for Fulham. 1-800-698-2536 Deuces: Remembering the Best Moments From Clint Dempsey's Career Dempsey has represented the United States at four CONCACAF Gold Cups (winning three), helped them to the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and scored in each of the three FIFA World Cups he attended. Retired Last club: Seattle Most games for: Fulham Retired since: Aug 29, 2018 . He grew up in a catholic family . The team lost 3-0 after an early red card, and Beasley offered his perspective on that. Dempsey represented the United States at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and made his first appearance with the senior team on November 17, 2004, against Jamaica. [90] He again donned the number 2 shirt, forgoing the number 8 he usually wears for the United States and the number 23 he wore at Fulham. Fort Wayne is Beasleys hometown, and hes now a part of the ownership group. During his career, he played in the Premier League for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer for New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC. Clint Dempsey | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher We work tirelessly for event professionals as their centralized, trusted, and impartial partner in the talent booking process. [55], On May 12, Dempsey replaced Bobby Zamora in the 55th minute of the 2010 UEFA Europa League Final, thus making history in becoming the first ever American to appear in a major European final. When you have it like that, thats when things are going.. [citation needed], On November 27, 1995, Dempsey's 16-year-old sister Jennifer died from a brain aneurysm. Clint Dempsey or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I dont know if it was mentally or if it was just what my body was telling me. For this to work, were going to have do this, were going to have to make it happen and show everybody whats up. After that conversation, its like were all gonna eat.

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