Dempsey Deal Hits Snag
A recent article on clubcall.com has Fulham reaching an agreement with MLS and the Revolution for U.S. Player of the Year Clint Dempsey. The deal is likely music to Dempsey's ear as he has made no secret of his desire to play overseas.
The music has taken on a minor key since the deal was struck, though, as Dempsey's transfer is now in doubt because of problems with his work permit. This wouldn't be the first time a work permit issue squashed the movement of a Yank to Europe - Notre Dame coach Bobby Clark told me last summer that work permit troubles were the principle reason behind the lack of a major American presence in European football.
So, after much speculation that the defending Eastern Conference champs were sure to lose their premier player, it looks like Steve Nicol could luck out. And with Brian Carroll and Freddy Adu possibly gone, the Revolution - should they retain Dempsey - would be the favorites for the East crown in 2007.
The music has taken on a minor key since the deal was struck, though, as Dempsey's transfer is now in doubt because of problems with his work permit. This wouldn't be the first time a work permit issue squashed the movement of a Yank to Europe - Notre Dame coach Bobby Clark told me last summer that work permit troubles were the principle reason behind the lack of a major American presence in European football.
So, after much speculation that the defending Eastern Conference champs were sure to lose their premier player, it looks like Steve Nicol could luck out. And with Brian Carroll and Freddy Adu possibly gone, the Revolution - should they retain Dempsey - would be the favorites for the East crown in 2007.
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