CARSON, Calif. -- Stuart Holden, the former Bolton Wanderers, Houston Dynamo and U.S. national team midfielder, officially announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Holden, 30, was ravaged by injury during his 10-year career, especially during the past six years. Holden suffered a broken leg in a friendly against the Netherlands in early 2010, shortly after leaving Houston and signing with Bolton, but recovered in time to play in that summer's World Cup.
THANK YOU for all the memories, it's been one hell of a ride. Cheers to the next chapter! https://t.co/6nRmeBCPe3 pic.twitter.com/4pVbyhUkL3
- Stuart Holden (@stuholden) February 3, 2016
He was one of the best midfielders in the English Premier League during the 2010-11 season, according to the Guardian.