Fulhamerica is still going strong.
After announcing his retirement in August, U.S. men’s national team legend Clint Dempsey has been lauded for his contribution to the game.
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Fulham Football Club were the latest to celebrate the Nacogdoches, Texas native, with Dempsey, 35, coming onto the pitch at half time of their Premier League clash with Watford on Saturday.
Dempsey played for the Cottagers from 2007-12 and scored 60 in 232 appearances in all competitions. He led Fulham to the final of the UEFA Europa League in 2009-10 where they lost to Atletico Madrid after extra time. Dempsey scored more Premier League goals than any other Fulham player and any other American in PL history.
His status as a Fulham legend remains, with their current American owner, Shahid Khan, cementing the American connection, plus Tim Ream and Luca de la Torre in the first team squad continue the strong U.S. link for the Cottagers.
The forward was appreciative of the welcome he received back in west London. Take a look at the scene as Dempsey was celebrated at the Cottage.
Craven Cottage homecoming. @FulhamFC welcomed back @clint_dempsey today. #ThankYouDeuce x #Fulhamerica pic.twitter.com/qfWgZWKFnc
— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) September 22, 2018
Tribute to a legend. @clint_dempsey #Fulham #PremierLeague #usmnt pic.twitter.com/RVeLmjdkIU
— Tamás Kun #Jenkifoci (@jenkifoci) September 22, 2018
There’s the man! Fulham could use a little @clint_dempsey in this game. pic.twitter.com/0BuC54RRdg
— Over Under Initiative (@OverUnderPlay) September 22, 2018
