"Power"? Yeah ... maybe ...

The transfer fee for Clint Dempsey is a little off and calling Fulham and "English (soccer) power" is borderline funny, but it's nice to see smaller American outlets pick up on the amount of U.S. talent going overseas these days.

Dempsey joined teammates Brian McBride and Carlos Bocanegra in a contingent of 14 Americans currently playing in the EPL. They are clearly making a statement that the USA is now a prime recruiting market for prestigious clubs in England. One such club is coming to Maryland to do just that.

Just for fun, here's Brian McBride scoring to beat Manchester United (with bonus foreign commentary!):