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Bolton Midfielder Stuart Holden Named To US 2010 FIFA World Cup Roster

Published on May 26, 2010 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden has been named to coach Bob Bradley's 23-man roster that will represent the US in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A former Clemson Tiger, Holden will be available for Saturday's warm-up match versus Turkey. The team departs for South Africa on May 30, and will play their opening match of the tournament against England on June 12 in Rustenburg live on ABC at 2 p.m. ET.

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION (All-Time World Cup Roster Appearances)

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (2010), Marcus Hahnemann (2006, 2010), Tim Howard (2006, 2010)

DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (2006, 2010), Jonathan Bornstein (2010), Steve Cherundolo (2002, 2006, 2010), Jay DeMerit (2010), Clarence Goodson (2010), Oguchi Onyewu (2006, 2010), Jonathan Spector (2010)

MIDFIELDERS (9): DaMarcus Beasley (2002, 2006, 2010), Michael Bradley (2010), Ricardo Clark (2010), Clint Dempsey (2006, 2010), Landon Donovan (2002, 2006, 2010), Maurice Edu (2010), Benny Feilhaber (2010), Stuart Holden (2010), José Torres (2010)

FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (2010), Edson Buddle (2010), Robbie Findley (2010), Herculez Gomez (2010)

Bolton offer Holden contract extension

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has offered Holden a one-year contract extension that would keep the former Houston Dynamo man at Bolton until the end of the 2011/12 campaign.

Holden has only recently returned to full fitness following a leg fracture suffered while playing for the USA versus Holland in March and was limited to three appearances for Bolton last season, but Coyle has backed his player to make an impact in Group C against opponents England, Algeria and Slovakia.

Coyle told the Bolton News: "He came to the club with the option of another year. Like everyone, I have been really impressed with Stuart on and off the pitch since he came here."

"I just hope he can crack on now and have a good World Cup with the US, because I'm really looking forward to having him back with us next season."

Battery to face Bolton, July 17

The Charleston Battery will face Barclays English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, July 17. The match marks the first ever visit to Charleston by an EPL team.

Bolton Wanderers have just concluded the 2009/10 EPL season that saw them compete against the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham & Liverpool; Bolton finished the season with a 2-1 win versus Birmingham City and have secured Premier League status for next season - their tenth successive in the English top-flight.

Tickets for this special exhibition match are on sale now. Tickets are priced starting at just $15 with discounts available for groups of ten or more. To purchase tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit charlestonbattery.com.

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