Bolton defeats Toronto FC in a shootout to win The Carlsberg Cup

// July 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // Updates

Bolton wrapped up its North American tour with a 4-3 shootout victory over MLS team Toronto FC after the teams tied 1-1 at the end of regulation.

Stu Holden was with Bolton in Toronto and played the final 30 minutes of the match. He also scored Bolton’s first penalty kick goal in the shootout. Holden, who was granted some time off after playing in the 2010 World Cup for the United States, joined Bolton in Toronto on Monday.

The Wanderers were undefeated during their three-game tour. They also defeated the Charleston Battery (2-0) and Charlotte Eagles (3-0).

Game recap: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~2098729,00.html

Stu Holden talks with players of the Space City Futbol Club

// July 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Updates

After giving an hour-long clinic to the Space City Futbol Club, Stu Holden spoke with the players about never giving up and taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.

U.S. Soccer wins ESPY for “Best Moment”

// July 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Updates

The United States’ 1-0 victory over Algeria in the 2010 World Cup has been named the “Best Moment” of sports during the past 12 months. The win was memorialized thanks to the now-famous goal by Landon Donovan in stoppage time. Without the goal, the USA would have been eliminated from the tournament. Instead, the USA advanced to the round of 16.

Donovan, Stu Holden, Maurice Edu, Carlos Bocanegra and other members of the USA’s Men’s National Team accepted the award.

SBnation.com: Bolting For Bolton – An Interview With USMNT Midfielder Stuart Holden

// July 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Updates

Jordan Wise: Stuart, you just returned from South Africa from your first World Cup. How was it?

Stuart Holden: It was a great experience, an experience I’ll carry with me for a lifetime. I think we felt the buzz over there with the way the country rallied behind us a little bit. We had a good run and I think we’re a little disappointed the way it ended, but we still enjoyed every second and hopefully it helps build soccer in the U.S.

Full Q&A: http://houston.sbnation.com/2010/7/7/1558040/mls-world-cup-stuart-holden-bolton-usmnt-houston-dynamo

MLSsoccer.com: Q&A with Stu Holden

// July 7th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Updates

MLSsoccer.com: Talk about your experience in South Africa.

Holden: It was a lifetime experience just to feel the buzz and be a part of the atmosphere, as the U.S. made history and won the group. We had a good run in the tournament and a disappointing end, but it’s something that I will never forget.

Full article: http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2010/07/qa-bolton-midfielder-stuart-holden-0