MIAMI — Clint Dempsey is expected to play his first game with the U.S. men’s national soccer team in nine months when the Americans play a World Cup qualifying match Friday in Guatemala.
The 33-year-old Dempsey, who plays for the Seattle Sounders, was left off the USA roster for two qualifying matches in November. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann cited the need to look at younger players.
Dempsey has 48 goals while playing for Team USA, second all-time behind the 57 scored by Landon Donovan. Dempsey last played for the team in July, when he led all Gold Cup scorers with seven goals in six games.
The match Friday is the first of home-and-home qualifiers. Guatemala plays the Americans on March 29 in Columbus, Ohio.
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