USA defeats Turkey 2-1; Stu plays final 10 minutes

// May 29th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized, Updates

The United States National Team came from behind to defeat Turkey, 2-1, in the USA’s final exhibition game on American soil before the World Cup.

Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey scored the two second-half goals for the USA, both off of assists from Landon Donovan.

Stu Holden played the final 10 minutes of the match as a substitute for Altidore. Stu played the entire 90 minutes of the USA’s match against the Czech Republic last Tuesday.

The USA leaves for South Africa tomorrow where it will play one more exhibition match before the 2010 World Cup begins.

ESPN.com recap: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5232254/ce/us/altidore-dempsey-gave-us-2-1-win-turkey&cc=5901?ver=us

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

June 5: USA vs. Australia (Roodepoort, South Africa) – exhibition match

June 12: USA vs. England (Rustenburg, South Africa) – 1st round World Cup match

June 18: USA vs. Slovenia (Johnnesburg, South Africa) – 1st round World Cup match

June 23: USA vs. Algeria (Tshwane/Pretoria, South Africa) – 1st round World Cup match

Stu tells Sports Illustrated: Making U.S. squad a “privilege and an honor”

// May 28th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

Bolton News: “Coyle in move to hold on to Stu”

// May 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, Updates

The Bolton News ran an article today regarding Stuart Holden and a contract extension.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle: “Like everyone, I have been really impressed with Stuart on and off the pitch since he came here. The players really like him, and he’s been terrific in each game he has played in for me. We had a meeting with his representative last week, and needless to say, I’d love him to be a part of this football club for a long time to come.”

Full story: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/8182953.Coyle_in_move_to_hold_on_to_Stu/

The Bolton News: No Holden back for Bolton Wanderers star

// May 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Stuart Holden is ready to consign his broken leg nightmare to the past so he can play a part in Wanderers’ end-of-season celebrations.

The US international, pictured, has been missing since the start of March when he fractured his fibula playing for his country against Holland.

Now back in full training, albeit with a protective guard on his shin, the 24-year-old is keen to make an appearance in Sunday’s final game of the season against Birmingham.

“I have spoken to the gaffer and obviously he wants me to be 100 per cent before I’m involved at the weekend,” Holden said.

Full story: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/8148861.No_Holden_back_for_Bolton_Wanderers_star/

Bolton ties Portsmouth 2-2

// April 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Bolton squandered a 2-0 lead today and ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth, the last place team on the English Premier League.

On the bright side, Bolton has all but secured its spot in the Premier League for next season depending on the result of the Liverpool-Burnley match on Sunday. Should Burnley lose or tie the match, Bolton will retain its space in England’s top division for the 2010-11 season.

With the tie, Bolton’s record moves to 9 wins, 18 losses and 9 ties. With 36 points, the Wanderers are in 14th place in the Premier League.

Game report: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/8118695.Wanderers_2_Portsmouth_2/