Fulham and USMNT favorite Clint Dempsey received BBC London's 2010 Sporting Moment of the Year award. Like, I guess if the ESPYs were on the radio, that would be the equivalent.
The award is for an unbelievable chip-shot goal at home against Juventus in the Round of 16 of last year's Europa League. Fulham had a 3-1 lead in the 82nd minute (4-4 on aggregate from being flattened in the away leg) when the genius move by Clint put the Cottagers through. Fulham eventually went on to the tournament final.
Dempsey has become something of a cult figure at The Cottage, and the award further proves why Fulham should try to hang on to him, even despite John Henry's money. Although I wouldn't hate if one of the most talented Yanks went to ply his trade with a so-called "European power" (I resent Liverpool's reputation purely for recent statistical reasons, but they still remain a large step up from Fulham).
Check out Dempsey's floater here.
Also, USMNT leading scorer and only remaining domestic-based American superstar Landon Donovan has been courted by Everton, Fulham and Newcastle for a winter loan spell. Donovan spent ten weeks at Everton last off-season where he was met with open arms and immediate success.
I'm actually surprised there haven't been more potential suitors for the runaway USSF Player of the Year nominee. Despite the fact that his club isn't an international superpower, it can't be questioned that he's as good as anyone on the field right now. LA Galaxy and MLS will be asking for a ton of cash for the loan, but I find it a bit odd that no more clubs have been willing to empty their pockets for an available superstar as the highest European leagues approach midseason. The transfer window opens January 1. Expect an update on our boy, in between my Fiesta Bowl pints.
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