re: Dempsey to Sounders, Per ESPN

I don't really think a year in the mls will diminish his abilities come WC time. I think it's more important he get steady playing time, he'll still get to play elite competition in our friendlies during the buildup to the WC.

Maybe just wants to be back in the US. Even though Seattle isn't Texas, it'll be a lot easier for him to visit in between games or have friends and family visit him that when he was in London. Not to mention he'll have a much longer off season