Dempsey left off the flight because of the fight

The AP quotes U.S. Soccer as saying the MLS suspension was the reason --

NEW YORK (AP) - Clint Dempsey was left off the U.S. roster for next week's exhibition game at Germany after the midfielder was suspended by the New England Revolution following a practice-field fight with a teammate.

The decision by coach Bruce Arena was due to the suspension announced Wednesday by the Major League Soccer team, U.S. Soccer Federation spokesman Jim Moorhouse said.