Classic Photos of Clint Dempsey

SI Staff | Jun 14, 2013

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Classic Photos of Clint Dempsey

Clint Dempsey

Clint Dempsey was drafted by the New England Revolution in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey, a product of Furman University, started 23 of 24 games for the New England Revolution in his rookie campaign and found the back of the net seven times.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey signs autographs before a game against the Columbus Crew at Gillette Stadium.

Clint Dempsey

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Michael Umana hangs onto Clint Dempsey while battling for possession.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey is asked "How Many Fingers Do You See?" by the team trainer after he was involved in a collision in the first-half of the 2005 MLS Cup in Frisco, Texas.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey gives his mother, Debbie, a kiss after scoring his team's opening goal in the first half against FC Dallas.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey led the Revs to back-to-back MLS Cup appearances in 2005 and 2006, despite dropping both matches to the Houston Dynamo.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey dribbles the ball against Zhang Yaokun of China during an international friendly match at Spartan Stadium in San Jose. The U.S. defeated China 4-1.

Dempsey's success with both the Revolution and the U.S. Men's National Team paved the way for an opportunity with Fulham FC in the English Premier League.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey scored once in 10 appearances for the Cottagers in his first season.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a league match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage.

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Dempsey battles with Andy Dawson of Hull City.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey soon became a household name at Craven Cottage, as he celebrates a goal vs. Liverpool in front of the Fulham faithful.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey began to assume a more vital role with the U.S. Men's National Team in 2009. He fights for a ball with Akile Edwards as the U.S. defeated Trinidad and Tobago, 3-0, in Nashville in a 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey beats goalkeeper Iker Casillas to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Spain in the semifinals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Clint Dempsey

Having snuck behind an unaware Sergio Ramos at the six-yard-box, Dempsey slid home the insurance tally.

Clint Dempsey

The result would ultimately hold, catapulting the U.S. to one of their biggest victories in history and setting up a date with Brazil in the Confederations Cup final.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey is mobbed by teammates after striking again just four days later to give the United States an early 1-0 lead over Brazil.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates Fulham's opening goal in a league game vs. West Ham United.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey secured his Fulham legacy after an iconic volley helped to lift Fulham past Juventus in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates his goal during a World Cup warm-up match against Turkey in Philadelphia.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey, shown here in a photo shoot with SI, became one of then-United States head coach Bob Bradley's go-to players ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey battles with English captain Steven Gerrard as the United States pulled out a 1-1 draw with England in a group stage match at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Dempsey fends off England defender Glen Johnson.

Clint Dempsey

A now-infamous gaffe by English goalkeeper Robert Green allowed a left-footed shot by Dempsey to trickle past him for the equalizer.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey fires a free kick against Algeria in the United States' final match of group play.

Clint Dempsey

Needing a win over Algeria to advance to the knockout stages, a go-ahead goal seemed elusive.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey had his shot rejected by goalkeeper Rais Bolhi in stoppage time before teammate Landon Donovan cleaned up the rebound and sent the United States to a 1-0 win over Algeria and the top of Group C.

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Dempsey and Ghana's Hans Sarpei challenge for a loose ball in the Round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup.

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Dempsey during a 2010 World Cup match against Ghana in which the U.S. was sent home after Asamoah Gyan scored three minutes into the first period of extra time as Ghana held on to win 2-1.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey surpassed the double-digit scoring mark for the first time in his career, netting 12 times for Fulham in the Premier League in the 2010-2011 EPL season.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey frustrated with the referee during a Gold Cup vs. Panama match at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates with Landon Donovan after Dempsey's goal helped lift the U.S. past Canada, 2-0, in the 2011 Gold Cup at Ford Field in Detroit.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey battles with Newcastle United's Fabricio Coloccini.

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Dempsey takes the field prior to the United States' match against Brazil at FedEx Field in Washington, D.C. Brazil defeated the U.S., 4-1.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey appears on the video screen prior to the United States' match vs. Brazil.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey clashes with Jonathan Lopez (23) as the ball finds its way past goalkeeper Ricardo Jerez for the United States' second goal of a 3-1 win over Guatemala at Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas City.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates his goal with Jose Francisco Torres as the United States defeated Antigua and Barbuda, 3-1, in a COCACAF semifinal round World Cup Qualifier.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey finished the 2011-2012 EPL campaign with 17 league goals -- and 23 across all competitions -- to finish 4th in the Premier League goals race.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey's success with Fulham drew the attention of fellow London side Tottenham, where Dempsey signed in 2012.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey & Co. defeated Costa Rica in a World Cup Qualifier, 1-0, during a blizzard at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.

Clint Dempsey

Dempsey celebrates his goal against Germany at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., where the United States won 4-3, in an international friendly.

Seattle Sounders fans hold up signs welcoming Clint Dempsey ahead of his debut with the club after his landmark return to MLS.

Clint Dempsey

With long-time captain Carlos Bocanegra currently out of the mix for head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the United States boss recently appointed the captain's armband to Dempsey, who led the U.S. to a 2-1 road victory over Jamaica in a 2014 World Cup Qualifier.

Clint Dempsey scores in the opening minute of the USA's 2014 World Cup opener against Ghana.

Published Jun 14, 2013

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