Americans Abroad recap: Dempsey getting in a groove

Clint Dempsey didn’t score last week but had a big impact on Spurs’ success nonetheless. Deuce was active, aggressive, and precise in helping Tottenham pick up points abroad and domestically.

Tottenham inched one step closer to the Europa League knockout stages after drawing 0-0 with Lazio in Italy on Thursday. The Group J clash was a strange affair as Spurs failed to uncork any shots on goal and yet, the London club held possession well. Dempsey played 62 minutes and was involved in quite a few tackles.
On Sunday, Dempsey started once again versus West Ham and had a great showing. The Texan assisted on Tottenham’s second goal of the match when he found Gareth Bale in the 58th minute. Dempsey nearly put in one of his own earlier but his shot clanged off the woodwork. He was also involved in the build-up to his side's third goal. Despite not scoring, he tested the keeper on a few occasions and was a huge difference maker as Spurs grabbed the 3-1 win........ READ MORE AT  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/americans-abroad-recap-dempsey-getting-055900061--sow.html