Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) June 4, 2021 Put it all together and the broadcast came close to accomplishing soccer's version of "Inside the. He made his first appearance with the senior team on November 17, 2004, against Jamaica in qualification for the 2006 World Cup, replacing Ramiro Corrales for the final 23 minutes of a 11 draw at the Columbus Crew Stadium. [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]. On September 29, Dempsey was involved in an aerial collision with John Terry during a 00 draw at Stamford Bridge which resulted in Terry later being substituted. In 2006, Dempsey added eight more goals, but missed significant time in the playoffs due to injury. [105], Dempsey first played for the United States national team at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates. [49], On August 20, he scored his first goal in European competition, in the new Europa League, netting Fulham's second goal in a 31 win against Amkar Perm in the play-off round. . [citation needed]. 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. Clint Dempsey Dempsey earned a National Soccer Hall of Fame spot during his first year of eligibility, appearing on 97.9% of Player ballots. The event was a strong success, and we are getting rave reviews from individuals all throughout the organization. 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. In the semi-finals against Panama, who had shockingly defeated the United States 12 in the group stage, Dempsey scored the only goal to advance the Americans to the final. I dont know if it was mentally or if it was just what my body was telling me, but I felt like I was stuck at a certain gear. MLS and international soccer player and won the Silver Ball trophy in the 1999 U-17 World Cup tournament. Clint Dempsey AAE Named to Inc. Best Workplaces in 2022. 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. and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage. 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. 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. Clint Dempsey. [51], On January 17, 2010, Dempsey suffered a suspected cruciate knee ligament injury in a 20 away defeat to Blackburn Rovers. That he showed up for a nearly hour-long interview on a podcast hosted by former United States national teammates Oguchi Onyewu and DaMarcus Beasley was notable by itself. With our expansive industry experience and exceptional customer support, our team has connected thousands of live, hybrid, and virtual events around the world with their perfect speaker, host, celebrity, or performer since 2002. 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. 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. [120] Dempsey went on to suffer a broken nose midway through the first half as the United States defeated Ghana 21. The goals helped the United States advance into the final qualifying stage for the 2014 World Cup. No offense to MLS and people trying to [win MLS Cup], the World Cup thats the biggest stage possible. [113], Following the loss, he was awarded the Bronze Ball as the tournament's 3rd best performer. That was a big old tree. Right before the games about to start. The Seattle Sounders striker told 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. As captain of the squad of the 2014 squad in Brazil he became the first male player in US history to score goals in three FIFA World Cups with a goal against Ghana just 29 seconds into the teams opening match. We have booked well over $250M of celebrity talent on behalf of the most respected companies and organizations in the world. [citation needed], In March 2013, Dempsey was given the captain's armband by Jrgen Klinsmann for the important World Cup qualifying matches versus Costa Rica and Mexico. 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'. I left it out there. He won the highest individual honor in soccer in America when he was named Honda Player of the Year for 2006, beating Fulham teammates Kasey Keller and Brian McBride in a poll of sportswriters. [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. Thats real right there. Jozy Altidore assisted on the goal, allowing the United States to win for the first time against Italy in eleven games played since 1934. [135] During his time in Fulham, he established himself as goal-scorer who is able to score with both his head and feet, especially during important matches. Whats left to chase? You still want to finish strong, but you know when you have a big fight, when you have something that gets you up and keeps you motivated, I think its tough. Friday, May 21, 2021, 07:29 AM. Hes going. I was gonna leave it out there.. 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. [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. It was the first time in 23 years that Tottenham had won at Old Trafford. Aside from popping up randomly on social media, weve barely heard a word from him about why he retired when he did, his legacy or what he plans to do with the rest of his life. 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. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, management for Clint Dempsey or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. They have also lived in Orem, UT and Dennis, TX. 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 . [citation needed], In June 2016, Dempsey started all three group stage games of the Copa Amrica Centenario. Its being real, thanks for everything but I dont need any fake love. $219.99. [56], His performances throughout 200910 earned him the designation of Most Valuable Player among Americans in Europe by SoccerOverThere.com, among other sources. This is crazy. When everybody else was in the starting lineup and they come back from injury and they show their fitness they get back into the team. Beasley then talks about Fort Wayne FCs first match in USL League Two. [75] Dempsey scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season, sixteenth in all competitions, in a 11 draw against former manager Roy Hodgson's West Brom on February 1, 2012. I listened to Season 1 of Serial on a road trip and only finished it because I was on a road trip. All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event The now 38-year-old is among America's most successful exports to the Premier League, with his 57 goals for Fulham . He used to play as a forward and a midfield. Dempsey became the 14th American to reach 100 caps on September 6, 2013, netting a penalty in a 31 away defeat to Costa Rica in a qualifier. Dempsey was in a cycle of recovering from two non-life-threatening heart surgeries and minor injuries when he decided in the midst of the 2018 MLS season to retire. listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities Clint Dempsey's best moment came in the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. This became USAs fastest World Cup goal, and fifth-fastest in tournament history. Who needs to get it? Oba. I couldnt push it as hard as I could before. Dempsey returned the following season and announced his retirement from professional soccer on August 29, 2018. [70] Dempsey became only the second American to post a hat trick in the FA Cup behind Chris Cleary with the first hat-trick of his career[71] on January 7 against Charlton Athletic in their FA Cup Third Round game that ended in a 40 victory. They were prompt in their responses, and were incredibly helpful with all of my questions and concerns. Advertisement. It was fun, I enjoyed it, the memories speak for themselves.. Oops. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Clint Dempsey for an upcoming event. 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People knew when it was game-time. He is an American former professional football player. In 2021, Dempsey explained why he retired on The Crack Podcast, hosted by former USMNT players Oguchi Onyewu and DaMarcus Beasley. Clinton Drew Dempsey (/dmpsi/; born March 9, 1983) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward and midfielder. That is my greatest moment in soccer (the goal against Ghana), because of Beasley. 181 talking about this. [139][140][141], Dempsey is married to Bethany Keegan Dempsey. Then when I had an injury and I came back it was never like you got right back into the team. Between 2007 and 2012, Dempsey played for Fulham in the Premier League, eventually becoming the club's leading Premier League goalscorer. 1-800-698-2536 Real Salt Lake vs. Sounders: Highlights, stats and quotes. With this goal, Dempsey also became the first American player to score in three consecutive World Cups. can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. I always dreamed about playing in the World Cup and being able to score a goal and to have from a player who I looked up to, and had a chance to play against first time I played against him, we were winning 3-0, and Beas was keeping possession and I was like Come on, show me what you got! and he passed the ball and laughed and I laughed, laughing at myself, like man, I know Im tripping, but at the same time I wanted to test myself against the best, and Beas was the best in MLS., I think you need people to be willing to be outside their comfort zone to go in hostile situations and environments and be able to deal with those and figure out a way to be successful. [citation needed], On November 27, 1995, Dempsey's 16-year-old sister Jennifer died from a brain aneurysm. [111] In the semi-final match against Spain, Dempsey scored to put the U.S. up 20 to send them to the finals. Also known as C W Dempsey. The goal was his fourth in four appearances in 2013. free shipping. The goals were his 34th and 35th overall for the national team, surpassing Eric Wynalda as second all-time top-goalscorer for the United States. It was good to take a step back and do things that I enjoy doing.. 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. [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. When have I not been ready? This was after the Juventus game. [133] As a result, he has been categorized interchangeably as a forward or midfielder, as evidenced in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup squads where he was classified as a forward (FW) in the latter tournament[134] and a midfielder (MF) in the former. [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.