Archives: Stuart Holden
Stuart Holden Gone for Six Months
Bad news struck an all-around good guy today in a way that, in another situation, would have seemed almost comical. Bolton and U.S. national team midfielder Stuart Holden is out for six months, according to his club. The initial reports … Continue reading
23 Americans to South Africa
In the next few days, USMNT Coach Bob Bradley will begin showing his cards and send out invitations to 28-30 players to join his camp in Princeton later this month. Before those invitations go out, it is time for all … Continue reading
Having MLS Stars Go to Europe is Great for US Soccer … and Good for the MLS
As Landon Donovan settles into the Everton, Michael Bradley becomes even more a fixture at the Bundesliga, and Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark leave the US and take big career risks to fight for a position on European teams, many … Continue reading
Thoughts on MLS Moves Abroad
Landon Donovan’s spectacular first goal for Everton, yesterday confirmed what those of us in the United States already knew: Donovan is a world class player who is one of the top international footballers around. Donovan’s move to Everton, however is … Continue reading
Clark to Frankfurt. Dempsey to Avoid the Knife. Other US News.
For most Europeans, the January transfer window is all tease and no touch. Very few moves of true import happen in January, and that is especially true in a World Cup year, where players would rather see if the tournament … Continue reading
Dominic Kinnear: A Model MLS Coach
The English Premier League is one of the most popular football leagues in the world for many reasons, especially its coaching soap opera. No other league has managed to turn coaching vendettas and spats into a complex, highly entertaining mix … Continue reading
Condolences to the Holden Family
On the Eve of the 2009 season, the Houston Dynamo has lost an important member of its extended family. On February 16, 2009, Brian Holden, father of Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden, passed away at his home in Sugar Land, Texas. … Continue reading
US National Team: Looking Ahead
The 2006 World Cup was a page turner for the United States. Not only because the result didn’t fulfill the pre-tournament expectations of many, but because of a coaching change and the departure of arguably four of the United States … Continue reading
Who Replaces Beasley for the US?
DaMarcus Beasley’s injury for Rangers in this week’s Champions League action opens the door for several left footed players in the US National Team setup while Beasley is nursing his injury over the next several months. Eric Wynalda pointed out … Continue reading
