Sidelined with heart condition last season, Dempsey happy to be in MLS Cup
TORONTO — Clint Dempsey was on the BMO Field sidelines for last year’s MLS Cup final, shelved by a heart condition that threatened his future.
Seattle and Toronto FC will battle for MLS glory once again in Saturday’s final, and Dempsey is grateful to be playing in the game this time.
Two days before the rematch, the American star fondly recalled last year’s victory, and the moment defender Roman Torres slotted the penalty kick past ‘keeper Clint Irwin that clinched Seattle’s win in a shootout.
“It was tough not being on the field being able to battle with the guys,” he said Thursday. “Team battled really hard, they were able to see the game out in penalties.