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United States Clint Dempsey is a retired professional soccer player who achieved significant success in both club and international football, now serving as a sports analyst.
Internationally-renowned soccer players Clint Dempsey and Miguel Layún will serve as brand ambassadors for Modelo Especial, a pilsner-style lager brewed for 90 minutes of the game. Modelo Especial is featuring Dempsey in a national sweepstakes offering soccer fans a chance to win a soccer trip of a lifetime.
US soccer star Clint Dempsey has agreed a multi-year personal endorsement deal with EA Sports. This agreement saw Dempsey featured on the cover of their multi-platform video game FIFA 15 in the U.S. and Canada, alongside global cover star Lionel Messi.
The former soccer star is looking to foster the growth of American soccer players to reach international competition levels through his partnership with Abbott, a global health company, and Real Madrid.
Clint Dempsey was unveiled as the newest spokesperson for Oberto Beef Jerky. The marketing, featuring Dempsey and former NFL player Brian Urlacher, is part of Oberto's PROtein campaign, a partnership between Oberto and elite athletes.
Reliant, an NRG company, has partnered with Clint Dempsey and RISE Soccer Club to host a series of youth soccer clinics. Reliant has supported RISE Soccer Club for over a decade, investing in initiatives that develop players and grow the game.
Dempsey has been sponsored by sportswear brand Nike throughout his playing career. He used the alias "Deuce" and, along with fellow Texas rappers XO and the late Houston rapper Big Hawk, rapped the song "Don't Tread" in a Nike soccer advertising campaign for the 2006 World Cup.
Born on March 9, 1983, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Clinton Drew Dempsey developed his soccer skills early, often playing in local adult leagues. His talent was recognized when he was recruited by the Dallas Texans, an elite youth club, despite initial financial challenges that nearly halted his participation. A pivotal moment in his youth was the loss of his elder sister, Jennifer, to a brain aneurysm, which deepened his commitment to soccer in her honor. He became a standout midfielder at Furman University, earning NSCAA All-American and All-Southern Conference honors, before being drafted by the New England Revolution in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. In his rookie year, he made 23 starts, scoring 7 goals and earning the prestigious MLS Rookie of the Year award, an MLS All-Star selection, and Man of the Year by the Midnight Riders.
Dempsey’s career advanced significantly when he joined Fulham in the Premier League in 2007 for a then-record fee for an MLS player. At Fulham, he became an integral part of the team, playing a key role in their run to the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League Final. He was recognized as Fulham’s Player of the Season for both the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons, where he was also the club’s top scorer. A notable achievement during his time at Fulham was becoming the first American player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League in January 2012. Following his successful tenure at Fulham, Dempsey moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, scoring 12 goals in his only season.
He returned to Major League Soccer in 2013, joining Seattle Sounders FC as a Designated Player. With the Sounders, Dempsey continued his impactful career, leading the club to win the 2014 Supporters’ Shield and the 2016 MLS Cup. He also represented the United States national team extensively, earning 141 caps and tying Landon Donovan as the top all-time scorer with 57 international goals. He uniquely scored in three different FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) and was part of three CONCACAF Gold Cup-winning teams (2005, 2007, 2017). Clint Dempsey retired from professional soccer in August 2018 and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2022.
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