Charlie Davies & Onyewu Rehabilitation

The FC Sochaux website is reporting that Charlie Davies is in Delaware rehabilitating with USMNT teammate Oguchi Onyewu. Hit this link to see a get well video Sochaux made for Charlie.

Charlie out of hospital.

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Charlie Davies, severely injured in a car crash last month after helping the United States qualify for the World Cup, was released from hospital on Tuesday after four weeks of treatment and recovery.

The 23-year-old forward was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed on a parkway in suburban Washington, where the US squad stayed ahead of a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica after a qualifying victory in Honduras had secured a Cup berth.

Davies, who plays for French club Sochaux, will work with the medical staff of the US national team in his rehabilitation after suffering a broken right tibia and femur, lacerated bladder, broken left elbow and facial fractures.

"Charlie faces a long recovery," said James DeBritz, Washington Hospital Center's orthopedic trauma director. "It will take time and extensive physical therapy for his bones and soft tissue to heal.

"His overall health, age and positive attitude should help him to have a good outcome."

A passenger in the car, Ashley Roberta, 22, was killed in the one-car wreck. The driver, who has not been identified, was also hospitalized in the incident, which is still under investigation by US Park Police.

Davies, who scored three goals in 13 matches this year as a regular starter, is expected to need between six and 12 months to recover, all-but ensuring he will not play in the 2010 World Cup finals next June in South Africa.

"I would like to take the time to thank everyone who has dealt with me for really putting in the time to help me get better as a person and as an athlete," Davies said in a statement.

"I continue to improve every day and I look forward to getting back on my feet and attacking rehabilitation.

"Thank you for everyone's support. It really means a lot to me."

Charlie Davies Tribute

Ran across this while on http://www.soccerbyives.net/ and I still can't believe Charlie Davies got in that car accident. It's so shocking, especially since we all had such high hopes for him heading into the World Cup. Here's a little tribute to him. We all can't wait to see you back on the field again.

Well Done Sam's Army

Outstanding Tribute. Can't wait to see you back Charlie D.

More on Charlie Davies

I wanted to update you on some more info from yesterday's post.

Here's a little insight into the team's preparations before games.

For all of you going to the game or want to pay tribute to Charlie, here's your chance.

Video coverage from ESPN:

Charlie Davies Injured In A Car Crash: Update

I found this article with pictures of the vehicle on NBC Washington that identifies the deceased as 22 year old, Ashley J. Roberta. Our prayers go out to her family and friends.


I just saw the following article on Soccernet:

Charlie Davies, a striker for the United States national soccer team, was involved in a one-car accident early Tuesday in suburban Washington, D.C. in which another person was killed, a U.S. Soccer Federation spokeman said.

Davies was in surgery Tuesday afternoon and in stable condition, U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe said. The extent of his injuries were unknown, but Buethe said they were not life-threatening.

It is not known whether Davies was the driver or a passenger in the car.

Three people were inside the car when it crashed into a metal guardrail along the George Washington Memorial Parkway at about 3:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, U.S. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser said, according to The Washington Post.

One of the three occupants was pronounced dead and the two others were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, the newspaper reported.

"The car was pretty much split in half," Schlosser said, according to the report.

Schlosser said the identity of the person who was killed would be made public once family members were notified, according to the report.

Yanks in Europe

Adrian Healey and Janusz Michallik discuss the early season playing time of a couple of European based Yanks.

Davies Double Debut... Not enough.

Seriously... Davies is Legit. Are you watching BB?!

10 Minutes

Ten more minutes was all the U.S. had to do to hold on to a draw and a vital point against Mexico in Azteca. Unfortunately the loss sees the U.S. slip into third place in qualifying. So in honor of the ten minutes, I give you a ten minute highlight.

Is it just me or was Dempsey non-existent today except for one cross to Davies (or Davis if you're Marcelo Balboa)? I expect more out of a FIFA Bronze Ball winner.

Viva La France

Swedish club Hammarby has agreed to sell American striker Charlie Davies to French side FC Sochaux. Hammarby did not reveal the transfer sum or any details about Davies’ contract with FC Sochaux. What do you think of the news? Will this be a good fit for Charlie?