Bocanegra Sees Clint Dempsey Impact at Fulham for Next Year

Fulham defender Carlos Bocanegra is predicting that club and country teammate Clint Dempsey will have an increased role when the new Premiership campaign rolls around. The two are currently preparing for Gold Cup duty, but will return to West London for preseason after completing their U.S. National team commitments.

“He came in and was working really hard the whole time,” Bocanegra said of Dempsey’s Craven Cottage arrival to L.A. Soccer News. “His attitude was great.”

“He wasn't playing and obviously it's frustrating coming from MLS where he is a superstar and going over there and not playing very much.”

“I think it's kind of a humbling experience, but you kind of have to go through the process to see how it is,” continued the Californian. “He kept his head up and kept working hard in training and it ended up paying off for him with that huge goal against Liverpool. When he got a shot, he did well and he will be playing more and more next year.”