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Clint Dempsey: USMNT star stays driven as Copa America nears
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Clint Dempsey: Former USMNT captain announces retirement
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Donovan and Dempsey are co-leading goal scorers - Stars and Stripes FC
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Reflecting on Landon Donovan
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USMNT, MLS Legend Clint Dempsey Announces Retirement at Age
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Carlos Bocanegra's leadership made retiring USA star a valuable
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Donovan Left an 'Unbelievable Legacy' for Club and Country
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U.S. and Sounders striker Clint Dempsey retires from soccer
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Grant Wahl: Ranking the 50 most powerful people in U.S. soccer