Dempsey had made a return to form, scoring a hat-trick against Portland Timbers, and recording braces against FC Dallas and the Colorado Rapids, leaving his goal tally at 8 in 5 games for 2014. [142] They have five children and live in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The next morning I had to get surgery. After one season with Tottenham, Dempsey returned Stateside in the summer of 2013 to join Seattle Sounders FC. Fee ranges listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline. 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. [63], Dempsey broke Fulham's Premier League goalscoring record by netting twice in a 30 victory over Bolton on April 27, 2011. I listened to Season 1 of Serial on a road trip and only finished it because I was on a road trip. Real Salt Lake vs. Sounders, live stream: Game time, TV schedule and lineups, Sign up for the Bethany Keegan Dempsey is the wife of Dempsey. Dempsey made his league debut for Seattle on August 10, 2013, in a 21 victory over Toronto. "I got burned out," he said. The U.S. were eliminated in the semi-finals by Argentina. or other celebrity appearance fees, Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities, Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process, Goalkeeper for the U.S. National Soccer Team, 6-Time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist & FIFA Women's World Cup Champion; Pay Equity & LGBTQ Rights Activist, Former Major League Soccer Player & Member of the United States National Team, Former Arizona State Head Football Coach, Former ESPN Football Analyst, NFL Head Coach and Player, Defender on the U.S. Women's 1999 World Cup Champion Soccer Team, Fox Sports Commentator & Former MLS Soccer Player, Captain of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team & Toronto FC. [31], These goals gave Dempsey three in as many games. 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. No offense to MLS and people trying to [win MLS Cup], the World Cup thats the biggest stage possible. Using the alias "Deuce", he, along with fellow Texas rappers XO and the late Houston rapper Big Hawk from the Screwed Up Click, is featured rapping the song "Don't Tread" in a Nike soccer advertising campaign for the 2006 World Cup with the intention to showcase both the sport's working-class roots and the United States team ahead of the World Cup. corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. But lets go back even further, I dealt with five coaches in my first five years there and every time Id have to win a starting spot, new coach would come in and I would not be a starter. [95] For the incident, he was given a three-match MLS suspension and a fine, and banned from the Open Cup for two years in addition to a second fine. I felt like I couldnt go at 100 percent. Clint Dempsey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, Gunman. 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. [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. [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. Dempsey helped the Revolution to the Eastern Conference Finals and earned 2004 MLS Rookie of the Year Honors. Similarly, if a speakers fee is $11,500, their profile will show a fee range of $10,000 - $20,000. The entire interview is definitely worth a listen. can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For much of his childhood, he grew up in a trailer park with his siblings, and would play soccer with the many Hispanic immigrants in . [128], Dempsey was named to the 40-man preliminary roster for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup by head coach Bruce Arena on June 3, 2017. In 2021, Dempsey explained why he retired on The Crack Podcast, hosted by former USMNT players Oguchi Onyewu and DaMarcus Beasley. When have I not been ready? This was after the Juventus game. and may change without notice. [122], During the Gold Cup, Dempsey scored both U.S. goals in a 21 group stage win over Honduras at the Toyota Stadium in his native Texas. May 22nd, 2014: We knew it was coming. Against Costa Rica he recorded his 50th international goal, and against Paraguay he recorded his 51st international goal to help the U.S. finish first in the group and advance to the quarterfinals. On July 16, Dempsey was called in to replace Dom Dwyer. Was I going to be able to bounce back? Clint Dempsey's best moment came in the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. @clint_dempsey || #UEL 0:39 50.8K views Quote Tweet Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Weve done it., Dempsey put Obafemi Martins at the top of his list of best-ever teammates: Playing with Oba was like pickup. Nov 28, 2022. The Sounders finished the match with seven men through three dismissals and an injury, and lost 13 at home. 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He was the only American player to score a goal in the tournament,[109] a group stage elimination, with his equalizing goal in the Americans' eventual 21 loss to Ghana. Dempsey retired in August 2018, leaving behind a dominant legacy that defined him as one of the greatest U.S. players of all time. Id have to win my starting spot over and so forth is kind of what I would have to deal with. 6 - Clint Dempsey has been involved in six of the last seven USA goals in #CopaAmerica : three goals & three assists. Also known as C W Dempsey. [H]is game was as creative, and as instinctual, as any American's of this or any other generation. Dempsey was a trailblazer in England, in 2012 becoming the first American to score a hat trick in the Premier League in Fulham's 5-2 win over Newcastle. [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. Then when I had an injury and I came back it was never like you got right back into the team. his final game before being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat. [citation needed], Dempsey was also present as the United States defended their title at the 2007 Gold Cup, again scoring their opening goal, the sole goal in a victory against Guatemala at The Home Depot Center; his side-footed shot from Taylor Twellman's assist gave the nation victory in Bob Bradley's first match as coach. We are happy to help! His hole-in-one came on Aug. 28, 2022. But thereafter, Dempsey experienced a dip in form leading some to doubt his first-choice status with the national team. He grew up in a Catholic family going to church every Sunday with his grandmother. free shipping. His wonder goal for Fulham in the 2010 Europa League [round of 16] against Juventus, an audacious chip from the very edge of the penalty box, was a counterpoint to the narrative of American soccer players as brutish, hustling grunt workers. On Tuesday, S2 Episode 7 launched featuring a man whos largely disappeared from the public eye since retiring in 2018: Clint Dempsey. Resides in Berlin, MD. Dealing with those two heart procedures it wasnt life threatening but it was career threatening. I left it out there, bruh. Report: Bolton Wanderers v Fulham Barclays Premier League, ESPN Soccernet (April 7, 2012); retrieved on December 5, 2013. Dempsey was devastated with the family's loss and later explained that this event helped him develop a deeper motivation to pursue soccer in honor of his sister. 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 . He grew up in a catholic family . You were very professional, customer service focused, and execution oriented. 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. [108], Dempsey was named to the US roster for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Mar 30 One Fulham fans will never forget. [94] Both Dempsey's 15 goals and 10 assists were MLS career highs, as Seattle won the Supporters' Shield, but were eliminated in the conference finals of the MLS Cup by eventual champions LA Galaxy. management for Clint Dempsey or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. Dempsey's career with the U.S. MNT was as lengthy as it was distinguished and included a number of firsts. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Sounders forward Clint Dempsey takes a shot on goal last August in what was 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. 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You know theres pressure to succeed if youre a DP. The two heart surgeries that Dempsey had are behind him. [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. However, Dempsey turned his fortunes around in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Major League Soccer + Date of birth/Age: Mar 9, 1983 (40 . That he was so forthcoming about what motivated him, his mindset at the time he retired and even some of the more notorious stories surrounding his off-field persona was downright remarkable for someone who was so reclusive during his playing career. Retired Last club: Seattle Most games for: Fulham Retired since: Aug 29, 2018 . [36][37], In May 2008, Fulham announced Dempsey had signed a contract extension which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2010. Dempsey is a fan of the NFL's Houston Texans. I cannot say enough positive things about AAE Speakers Bureau. In the group stages he recorded a goal in a 20 win over Canada, and in the quarter-finals, Dempsey also scored a goal in a 20 win over Jamaica. Clint Dempsey's career. He also earned an assist on the fourth goal of the evening, scored by Jozy Altidore. With this goal, Dempsey also became the first American player to score in three consecutive World Cups. 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent. The team lost 3-0 after an early red card, and Beasley offered his perspective on that. Clint Dempsey It almost felt like being on a bicycle and you cant put it in the next gear. 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. Speaker fees listed on this website are In the final group stage match against Egypt, Dempsey scored a trademark diving header off a Jonathan Spector cross, making the final result 30. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, 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. [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. Image Source: Getty Images. [77], On March 8, 2012, the day before Dempsey's 29th birthday, Fulham manager Martin Jol revealed that the club had opened talks with the North American over a new three-year contract. market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. 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,. Then Dempsey arrived, saying that he didnt understand what was going on with this video stuff because hes living out here in the woods, bruh. 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