Throwback Thursday: Remember USMNT star Clint Dempsey scored one of the most important goals in Fulham history?
GettyIn 2010, Dempsey’s skillful chip against Juventus brought Fulham close to achieving glory in the Europa League.
American soccer history is filled with significant events. This includes the U.S. men’s national team’s renowned victory over England in the 1950 World Cup, as well as the USWNT’s triumphant win in the inaugural Women’s World Cup in 1991. Indeed, the U.S. boasts a rich soccer legacy.
And there have been countless moments in between, unforgettable goals, unbelievable performances, and controversial losses. This week, GOAL US revisits one of the finest individual goals in club history by a U.S. national: Clint Dempsey's deft chip for Fulham against Juventus in 2010.
Not only was the goal one of the season’s finest, but it also altered the course of the USMNT hero’s career. It demonstrated that Americans can perform under pressure in European competitions. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and examine what that moment represented in this edition of Throwback Thursday.
