Memorable moments for Americans on transfer deadline day - SI.com
While the day is typically reserved for some of European soccer's biggest names, Americans have been involved in the mix over the years, and another joined the fold this summer, with DeAndre Yedlin leaving Tottenham on loan to Sunderland in hopes... Here are a few memorable moments through the years involving Americans on transfer deadline day overseas:. Clint Dempsey's move to Tottenham No American endured more drama on deadline day than Dempsey did upon leaving Fulham on August 31, 2012. Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Sunderland were all engaged in an apparent tug of war for... Dempsey came close but never did reach that stage prior to returning to MLS in a shocking move at the time to join the Seattle Sounders. STRAUS: Returning USMNT vets must earn starting roles back Carlos Bocanegra escapes Rangers On the day Dempsey left Fulham, another former ex-Cottager, Bocanegra, avoided having to play in Scotland's fourth division while attempting to remain U.... Source: www.si.com
