Seattle Sounder Designated Player Clint Dempsey is back and training with the Sounders after an irregular heartbeat.
The Seattle Sounders‘ main man is back! The club officially reported on Thursday that Clint Dempsey has been cleared to train once again with the Rave Green. Dempsey underwent a procedure last week to take care of his irregular heartbeat that kept him off the field since a few days prior to August 28’s 4-2 loss to Portland. Dempsey returned to Seattle on Monday and started training once again with the Sounders on Wednesday.
Sounders‘ GM Garth Lagerwey discussed a possible timeline for USMNT striker’s return to the starting XI and what it means for the star striker to be back in training.
Dempsey has been cleared to return to training, to exercise, but he’s not been medically cleared to play yet. When Clint feels better and the doctors consider it safe, then we will consider his return to play.
Clint has seemed really positive and cheerful. He’s been out here jogging and working, and he has a good attitude about it. Having watched interactions out on the field today, Clint’s return was really positive and happy for the rest of the players.
Since Dempsey’s condition was announced, the Sounders have not won a game, going 0-1-2 and falling back down to 9th place in the Western Conference.
Before getting injured, Dempsey was vital in the resurgence of the Sounders. In the 3 games before his absence, he scored 5 goals and picked up 1 assist, putting him at 8 goals and 2 assists on the season. If Dempsey can return before the end of the 2016 season, Seattle will gain a huge boost in their playoff hunt.
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