Star’s departure a family decision

– Former United States captain Clint Dempsey has announced his retirement from professional football, his club Seattle Sounders said in midweek.

The 35-year-old ended a 15-year career, including seven in the English Premier League with Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.

“After a lot of thought, my family and I have decided that this is the right time for me to step away from the game,” Dempsey said in a statement.