Jozy Altidore scores 24th goal of season, breaking Clint Dempsey's American record in Europe

Published January 13, 2015

Jozy Altidore broke Clint Dempsey's record for most goals by an American in a European club season, scoring his 24th Sunday in AZ Alkmaar's 2-1 loss at RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eridivisie.

The 23-year-old tied the score in the 69th minute, his 17th league goal to go along with seven in the Dutch Cup.

Dempsey scored 23 goals for Fulham last season, including 17 in the English Premier League, three in the FA Cup and three in the Europa League. He transferred to Tottenham in August.

Mart Lieder scored his second of the game for host Waalwijk in the 76th.

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