Clint Dempsey Stories

U.S. Soccer Done Taking Baby Steps And Ready To Take Leap In Next Four Years
After past World Cups, soccer's popularity has died down, but during the next four-year cycle, soccer is set to make huge steps in the U.S. Various factors >>
How Appreciation Of World Cup Became Engrained In Culture Of Millennials
Millennials were groomed to watch and appreciate soccer in a way that many older Americans cannot grasp. The influences >>
U.S. Soccer Captain Clint Dempsey Reacts To Decision To Cut Landon Donovan
The U.S. captain sizes up his coach's controversial roster move in advance of the World Cup. Watch the interview >>
Clint Dempsey Gears Up For World Cup By Rapping, Discussing Lucky Underwear
The U.S. soccer captain explains his musical interest and a key superstition. Check out his freestyle >>
Clint Dempsey Talks About Return To MLS, 'Group of Death' And Fulham Loan
The U.S. National Team captain, at a crossroads in his career, opens up about his health and the upcoming World Cup. His goal for Brazil >>
Fan's Clint Dempsey Tattoo Is Absolutely Awful
This fan's body art looks nothing like the Sounders' star. Who it looks like >>
Reasons To Watch The EPL's Final Weekend
The 2011-12 English Premier League season was totally worth the price of admission. If you're American, that price is waking up earlier than you'd pre... Full Story >>
Will He Or Won't He? Dempsey Ponders Chance To Lead U.S. Olympic Soccer Squad
He's on a hot streak now, but does he have interest in competing in London this summer? 'Something to look at' >>
A Proposal: Italy Should Directly Follow Mexico On US Soccer Fans' 'Most Hated' List
When it comes to teams that should make American soccer fans' blood boil, the Mexico rivalry holds enough hatred for places one, two and three. But a... Full Story >>

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Why Soccer Is The Last Sport For Grown-Ups

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How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

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Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>