Dempsey Suspended Afer Punch Up With Team Mate

March 14th, 2006 | by: Daryl |

Clint Dempsey has been suspended for two weeks by New England Revolution for ”conduct detrimental to the team,” after he was involved in a fist fight with Revolution captain Joe Franchino during practice.

Bruce Arena is unlikely to be impressed, but whether this affects Dempsey’s involvement in the Germany friendly remains to be seen.

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He’s now officially been dropped for the Germany game.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/soccer/03/15/us.dempsey.ap/index.html

I think this most likely means that Arena’s mind is already made up, and that Dempsey will make the final 23. It’s disappointing for alot of fans though; most people I speak to are desperate to see Dempsey perform against better competition. The remaining warmups aren’t as stiff a test as the Germans in Dortmund.
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