Clint Dempsey Quotations

Our goal since the beginning of the season was to make sure we end up in first and put ourselves in the best position to win MLS Cup. That is what we set out to do and it would have been a shame if we didn't end up in first after the way we started.

It's a little bit of payback. But they've got the rings and we don't. At the same time it was nice to get the win.

I wouldn't say that we didn't look dangerous. We were inches away a lot of times from getting good connections. I certainly didn't feel as though we were ineffective, Nicol said.

It's a big game for a lot of players, especially me. But the most important thing is winning.

This is just a great feeling. It's everything I wanted and dreamed about ever since I was a little kid. It's the highest level you can possibly get to in this sport. It's an incredible feeling. I've definitely been anxious about finding out, so it's nice to know now I'm going.

The defender thought the goalie was going to get it, and it caused him to hesitate a bit. And I was able to get behind him and get one in the back of the net.

All you can do is play how you know how to play.

You've got to go out there and fight.

Little did I know that the sport I loved and the skills I learned would later play a role in my relationship with God.

The more games you get, the more confidence you gain. I started to set the bar high for myself.