Seattle Sounder Clint Dempsey has told media that as far as he knows he is cleared to play without any restrictions.

The Seattle Sounders received a huge boost this offseason with Clint Dempsey’s return to the field. He has picked up some solid minutes in preseason matches so far, keeping fans optimistic about his return. Tuesday, though, while talking to reporters, Dempsey announced that he is cleared to play without any restrictions whatsoever:

It was a heart issue, it’s difficult to explain. But at the same time I’m not feeling those things anymore and I am happy to be back playing. It was a medical issue. Everyone has kinda talked about it. I really don’t want to go too much into, it’s my kinda of business. I’m cleared to play. I took the proper time out that I needed to be out for what was going on and I’m feeling good now.

Reporters also asked Dempsey what kept him grounded while he was out:

I have been lucky throughout my career not missing much time so I’m at peace with what I’ve done in my career. I’m happy, married with four kids so I have gotten to enjoy life and hopefully there is more life to enjoy. I’m happy and at peace with my career and I think that’s kinda what keeps you grounded and just being around family. It’s good to be back out here playing again and I think there are more years left to play so I just want to enjoy it and have my kids see me play a few more years.

With the departure of Nelson Valdez and Andres Ivanschitz, Dempsey’s return is almost like a new signing for the defending MLS Cup Champions. It will be interesting to see how quickly he can rebuild that chemistry between him Morris and Lodeiro that was starting to form before Dempsey’s heart condition caught up with him.

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