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Clint Dempsey takes shot at Timbers during Sounders' MLS Cup rally

Clint Dempsey had choice words for the rival Portland Timbers at Seattle's MLS Cup rally.
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Clint Dempsey takes shot at Timbers during Sounders' MLS Cup rally
Clint Dempsey takes shot at Timbers during Sounders' MLS Cup rally

Clint Dempsey might not be in game shape after spending time away from the field to tend to an irregular heartbeat diagnosis, but his trash-talking game remains on point. 

During the Seattle Sounders' MLS Cup rally and parade on Tuesday, Dempsey took the microphone and offered a jab at the outgoing champion, the rival Portland Timbers. 

"All I gotta say is, now that we won one, Portland can't say sh********t," Dempsey exclaimed to a pleased crowd of supporters.

The rally was the culmination of a championship celebration, during which the Sounders made their way through the city via multiple trolleys while fans packed the streets to catch a glimpse of their team, which outlasted Toronto FC in penalty kicks following a 0-0 draw to win MLS Cup. The ones at the end certainly got more than they were expecting when Deuce stepped to the mic (warning: the vulgar language is clear):

The celebration also included a crowd-surfing Herculez Gomez and a chilling Viking clap, among the festivities.

GALLERY: More scenes from Seattle's MLS Cup rally

Seattle Sounders celebrate their MLS Cup title

Sounders fans pack it in for the rally, where players danced and addressed the crowd.

Clint Dempsey, out of action with an irregular heartbeat, takes part in the celebrations, lifting the MLS Cup trophy on the parade route.

Herculez Gomez goes crowd surfing during the Sounders' rally.

Roman Torres dances on stage for the crowd, with the MLS Cup trophy not far from sight.

Fans get out their phones for a close-up of the MLS Cup trophy.

Captain Osvaldo Alonso raises the trophy on the way to the trolley ride through the parade route.

Roman Torres, who scored the title-clinching penalty kick, holds the trophy for all to see from his trolley.

Manager Brian Schmetzer and captain Osvaldo Alonso raise the MLS Cup trophy.

Playmaker Nicolas Lodeiro greets a Sounders fan during the club's parade.

Sounders fans line the streets with signs and plenty of club gear, awaiting the arrival of their title-winning team.

Alvaro Fernandez, Osvaldo Alonso and Roman Torres salute the fans from their trolley.

Goalkeeper Stefan Frei, who won MLS Cup MVP honors in part for his remarkable save on Jozy Altidore, rides the trolley during the parade route.

Manager Brian Schmetzer poses with a fan before the title rally.

Dempsey's comments will surely add fuel to the already sizzling rivalry between the longtime Pacific Northwest foes for the coming year. Whether Dempsey is still a part of it remains to be seen.

U.S. national team manager Bruce Arena indicated on FOX's MLS Cup broadcast that he was hopeful of calling Dempsey into January camp to ease him back into action ahead of Sounders preseason. That would suggest that Dempsey is on the comeback trail from his scary medical condition.

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