Former United States men’s national team superstar Clint Dempsey didn’t hold back while discussing USMNT’s unexpected and dispiriting exit from the 2024 Copa América on Monday night.
Speaking about the team’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay and overall tournament performance, Dempsey said he was at a loss for words with where the team has found itself with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
“Where have we come since 2022?” Dempsey asked his fellow panelists on the Fox Sports broadcast.
“You qualify for the World Cup, you get out of the group, and then, where have we progressed? And we haven’t… and that’s the most frustrating part. This is our Golden Generation. It looks like we’re wasting it.”
"Where have we come since 2022? You qualify for the World Cup, get out of the group. Where have we progressed? We haven't, to Alexi's point…This is our Golden Generation and it looks like we're wasting it."
– Clint Dempsey. pic.twitter.com/J40yTvbcpj
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) July 2, 2024
Those are some sharp words from an all-time USMNT players who knows exactly what it takes for the team to qualify and win in the World Cup.
While a controversial no-call certainly angered fans in Monday’s loss, Dempsey’s disbelief with where the program has found itself after its Copa América loss undoubtedly resonates with USMNT supporters.
