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	Player Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nelsen, signed in January 2005, is a born leader who can play in a number of defensive positions.
		Having risen through the American collegiate system as a goalscoring defender, Nelsen was chosen fourth overall in the 2001 MLS draft.
		Nelsen also captains New Zealand's national side, and featured in their Confederations Cup campaign in 2001, before taking the armband for their unsuccessful World Cup 2006 qualifying campaign.
	www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=forwardOnly&nextPage=enPlayerProfile&playerId=227665 (144 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Nelsen charged with improper conduct
		Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after accusing referee Mark Halsey of having a nice track record of dismissing Blackburn players.
		Nelsen remarked at how it was the same referee that had dismissed Zurab Khizanishvili earlier in the season.
		New Zealand international Nelsen, a 28-year-old who joined the club from DC United last January, has until January 17 to respond to the FA charge.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0103/nelsenr.html (196 words)

	Ryan Nelsen: ZoomInfo Business People Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Ryan Nelsen's summary was automatically generated using 343 references found on the Internet.
		Nelsen was United's second leading goal scorer with four tallies throughout the season.
		Nelsen's offensive prowess first showed in United's 3-2 win over NE on 6/8, in which he scored his first two career goals and added an assist on the other DC tally.
	www.zoominfo.com /people/nelsen_ryan_935380.aspx (1035 words)

	ESPNsoccernet: Ryan Nelsen
		Nelsen signed for Blackburn Rovers in January 2005 following his release from DC United of Major League Soccer in the USA.
		Nelsen became the captain of the side for 2003, and went on to be named as the club's ADT Defender of the Year and was also selected in the MLS All-Star game.
		Nelsen is a strong defender who regularly pops up with a goal.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /players/profile?id=33100&cc=5901 (272 words)

	Down-under Rovers now the full Nelsen - Soccer - www.theage.com.au
		Less heralded - at least here - is New Zealand central defender Ryan Nelsen, who, in the short time he has been at Ewood Park, has made a significant contribution not just to Rovers' cup run, but to their fight for Premier League safety.
		In the final, it was Nelsen who popped up to score the only goal of the match, which ensured the Kiwis went to the 2003 Confederations Cup instead of Australia.
		Nelsen is well aware of the significance of the FA Cup, having stayed up in the middle of the night as a boy to watch the match.
	www.theage.com.au /news/Soccer/Downunder-Rovers-the-full-Nelsen/2005/04/15/1113509926107.html (559 words)

	washingtonpost.com: D.C. Working on Offer to Keep Nelsen in Fold
		MLS and D.C. United are preparing to offer all-star Ryan Nelsen a contract that would make him one of the highest-paid defenders in the league, club president Kevin Payne said yesterday.
		Nelsen's contract expires on Dec. 31 and, although the New Zealand native has expressed interest in pursuing a deal in Europe, United officials are hoping to persuade him to stay in MLS.
		Payne said Nelsen, 27, would have to decide whether to accept the offer about a week after the MLS championship game on Nov. 14.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A291-2004Oct26?language=printer (647 words)

	D.C. United: News: 09/14/2005
		Ryan Nelsen was a huge part of United's MLS Cup championship side in 2004.
		In addition to Nelsen's tough tackling and aerial supremacy, his ability to organize the backline, consisting of Prideaux, Mike Petke and Bryan Namoff (who was also drafted by United in 2001 as a midfielder and converted to defender), into one of the league's toughest defenses made Nelsen a natural captain.
		But Nelsen was also a deceptively good passer out of the back, capable of starting quick counter-attacks with long, pinpoint balls out to the wing, and smart enough to know when not to make that pass.
	web.mlsnet.com /news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20050914&content_id=42692&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu (1051 words)

	Pointing to Final Four
		Ryan Nelsen, Stanford's senior midfielder who was honored as the Pac-10 Player of the Year in men's soccer this season, has a chance to finish his collegiate career where he started.
		Nelsen wound up at Division III Greensboro College in North Carolina, where he earned All-American honors in 1998 after leading the team to the Division III Final Four, the same season Stanford reached the Division I title game against Indiana.
		Nelsen, who spent the summer competing in the Confederation Cup in Tahiti, also said being named Pac-10 Player of the Year was more of a team honor than an individual award.
	www.paloaltoonline.com /weekly/morgue/sports/2000_Dec_1.NELSEN.html (766 words)

	USATODAY.com - D.C. United star shines in England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		As D.C. United continues its search to replace defender Ryan Nelsen, whose MLS contract expired in December, he continues to show how well he's adjusting to life in the English Premier League.
		Nelsen, 27, who played college soccer at Stanford before joining D.C. United in 2001, is taking his success in stride.
		Once Nelsen's MLS contract expired, he was a free agent and eligible to play in the Premier League.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/2005-03-17-notes-nelsen_x.htm (695 words)

	Football \| FA charges Nelsen after referee accusation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after accusing referee Mark Halsey of having "a nice track record" of dismissing Rovers players.
		Nelsen, who recalled Halsey dismissing Zurab Khizanishvili earlier in the season, said at the time: "The sending-off changed the game, but it happened with the same referee against Liverpool.
		The FA decided Nelsen has a case to answer, stating: "The comments implied bias by the match officials." New Zealand international Nelsen, a 28-year-old who joined the club from DC United last January, has until January 17 to respond to the FA charge.
	football.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,5366107-103,00.html (238 words)

	TheFA.com - Nelsen eyes Cup glory
		Ryan Nelsen insists Blackburn will not under-estimate the threat posed by lowly Championship side Leicester when the two teams battle for an FA Cup Semi-Final place.
		New Zealand international Nelsen skippered Rovers to victory over Lancashire neighbours Burnley in their Fifth Round replay last week, setting up the clash with Leicester.
		Nelsen is well aware of the prestige of The Cup after keeping a keen eye on the famous competition from afar as a youngster.
	www.thefa.com /TheFACup/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2005/03/FACup_6R_Blackburn_Nelsen.htm (267 words)

	TheFA.com - Nelsen warned
		Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Nelson was warned about his future conduct.
		At a Disciplinary Commission hearing today, Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen was warned to his future conduct.
		Nelsen had admitted a charge of improper conduct in relation to his media comments following Blackburn's Premier League match against Everton on 3 December 2005, which implied bias by the match officials.
	www.thefa.com /TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/03/TheFA_Nelsenwarned.htm (76 words)

	Nelsen has Euro-hopes - Newstalk ZB
		All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen is hopeful that his Blackburn Rovers side will qualifying for Europe after hitting a hot streak in English Soccer's Premier league.
		Nelsen says they are in a good position to challenge for a place in Europe.
		Ryan Nelsen has failed to shake off a hamstring injury and is out of Sunday's All Whites-Blackburn match at Ewood Park
	www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=87197 (346 words)

	Sportal.com.au - Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nelsen, who reportedly has fielded offers from rivals Portsmouth, is expected to be given a hefty pay-rise from the Rovers.
		Club chairman John Williams has admitted that Nelsen will be offered a lucrative financial package to ensure he remains at Ewood Park.
		Nelsen, 28, joined Blackburn from US major league club DC United on a free transfer in January 2005 and has since made 46 Premiership appearances for the club.
	www.sportal.com.au /soccer.asp?i=news&id=86868 (292 words)

	CNN.com - Blackburn's Nelsen charged by FA - Jan 3, 2006
		LONDON, England -- Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct by the English FA after accusing referee Mark Halsey of having "a nice track record" of dismissing Blackburn players.
		Nelsen's comments were made after Blackburn's 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Premiership on December 3, a match in which Rovers had skipper Andy Todd sent off for handball.
		New Zealand international Nelsen, a 28-year-old who joined the club from DC United last January, has until January 17 to respond to the charge.
	edition.cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/01/03/england.nelsen/index.html?section=edition_football (238 words)

	United All-Star Nelsen To Have Hernia Surgery (washingtonpost.com)
		Nelsen, United's top defender the last two years, will have surgery today in Milwaukee and sit out four to six weeks.
		Nelsen's prolonged absence could have major implications for United (5-7-6), which yielded a season-worst five goals at Dallas last Saturday.
		Nelsen has missed seven of 18 regular season games and three nonleague matches, primarily because of injuries.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A19494-2004Jul27.html (695 words)

	Ryan Nelsen helps DC come from behind to beat Revs
		Ryan Nelsen contributed on all three D.C. goals, adding two goals and an assist, while the Revolutions' scoring sensation added two more goals to his already impressive season total.
		Nelsen pushed United ahead in the 64th minute, finishing a Petter Villegas pass from the corner.
		Nelsen got on the end of the ball, nodding it past Sommer to put the home side up 3-2.
	www.mysoccer.com /mls2/dc0608.phtml (662 words)

	Nelsen Tips England For Glory (from Blackburn Citizen)
		The New Zealand international, who is currently recovering from a broken leg, rates England one of the top sides in the tournament and he firmly believes they can finally end 40 years of hurt, particularly if Rooney recovers from his metatarsal injury in time to feature in the knockout stages.
		New Zealand might have failed to qualify for the finals in Germany, but Nelsen will still be keeping a close eye on all the action in Germany and he would love to see England - his adopted home - do well in the tournament over the next four weeks.
		As well as hoping Rooney will return, Nelsen is also looking forward to seeing Theo Walcott unleashed on unsuspecting defences after Eriksson made the Arsenal youngster a shock inclusion in his squad.
	www.thisisblackburn.co.uk /display.var.790106.0.nelsen_tips_england_for_glory.php (533 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| World Football \| Nelsen attacks World Cup 'nightmare'
		New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen has told the BBC that attempting to qualify for the World Cup is a "nightmare."
		Nelsen said that he did not himself have the "solution" to the problem.
		Nelsen is only the third New Zealander in the Premier League.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_football/4244207.stm (427 words)

	Nelsen books All Whites a million-dollar payday - theage.com.au
		United States-based defender Ryan Nelsen yesterday became the million-dollar man of New Zealand soccer after his 79th-minute strike from a Simon Elliot free kick gave the All Whites a 1-0 win over the Socceroos in the Oceania Nations Cup final.
		This was a nervy battle that the Socceroos controlled for much of the time, despite the fact they were fielding a third-choice team against the best side NZ could put together.
		Nelsen, who plays for DC United in the Major League Soccer competition, made sure it would be NZ that contests the lucrative Confederations Cup next season for a minimum $1.8 million in appearance money.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2002/07/14/1026185138903.html (472 words)

	Sport: Soccer: Nelsen Confirmed To Lead All Whites
		I believe Ryan to be the best of the candidates and have spoken directly to him of my expectations and the duties that he will carry out as we build for the future.
		Nelsen for his part was typically modest and proud when first asked by Herbert to wear the arm band for his country.
		Nelsen is preparing for this weekend's FA Cup quarter final clash with Leicester before again concentrating on the Premiership campaign with Blackburn Rovers.
	xtramsn.co.nz /sport/0,,12047-4187654,00.html (509 words)

	Nelsen faces FA charge - Blackburn_Rovers FC News from Football.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Blackburn Rovers centre-half Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct by the FA over comments made after the 2-0 defeat to Everton a month ago.
		Nelsen was incensed by referee Mark Halsey's decision to send off Andy Todd on the half-hour at Ewood Park and did nothing to hide his feelings after the game.
		A statement from the FA read: "We can confirm that Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct.
	www.football.co.uk /blackburn_rovers/nelsen_faces_fa_charge_215712.shtml (196 words)

	Nelsen will be missed against Brazil - Newstalk ZB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nelsen will miss the one-off friendly against Brazil next month after fracturing a bone in his leg in Blackburn's English Premier League match against Charlton last weekend.
		Veteran All Whites defender Danny Hay says his heart goes out to Nelsen as it is not every day New Zealand gets to play against Brazil, so it must be gutting to be ousted by injury.
		Hay says they will definitely miss Nelsen's experience and skill as it is not like New Zealand has another 50 or 60 premier league players waiting in the wings to take his place.
	www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=94984 (333 words)

	FA News Stories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The FA have charged Ryan Nelsen with improper conduct.
		We can confirm that Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has been charged with improper conduct.
		Nelsen has until 17 January to respond to the charge.
	www.lancashirefa.com /FANews?PostingGuid={819D713C-26BE-4BAD-B196-E6D643E3D46F} (79 words)

	SoccerAmerica.com: MLS CONFIDENTIAL: Ref Watch
		During the tumultuous D.C. United-Columbus match Sept. 25 defender Ryan Nelsen was sent off for a second yellow card.
		Nelsen got his first yellow for vehemently protesting a foul called on a teammate; perhaps he mistakenly believed his captain's armband permits him such license.
		Nelsen's second caution was given for a late tackle near the sideline on Edson Buddle.
	www.socceramerica.com /article.asp?Art_ID=562135103 (451 words)

	Nelsen Battles Through The Pain (from Blackburn Citizen)
		The New Zealand international got injured as a result of a first half challenge at The Valley but, unaware of the damage, he played on for a further 15 minutes before finally signalling to the bench that he needed to come off.
		Nelsen is now expected to be sidelined for a total of six weeks, although Hughes expects him to be fit in time for pre-season training, which starts in July.
		Meanwhile, Nelsen is relishing the chance to play in Europe next season after Tuesday night's 1-0 win secured a place in the UEFA Cup.
	www.blackburncitizen.co.uk /sport/sportheadlines/display.var.752674.0.nelsen_battles_through_the_pain.php (516 words)

	D.C. doesn't protect Nelsen - The Washington Times: Sports - November 18, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		D.C. United captain Ryan Nelsen, who led the team to a MLS Cup title Sunday, likely has played his last game for the club after four seasons.
		Nelsen was left unprotected as the club released its list of protected players yesterday in advance of Major League Soccer's expansion draft tomorrow.
		Nelsen made his intentions known to the club Tuesday.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20041117-114119-7388r.htm (446 words)

	KATV Channel 7 - Search Results
		Due to the nature of the problem, Nelsen has been operated on by one of the...
		Robert Nelsen was raised an a small Montana cattle ranch in the Madison Valley
		Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen agrees terms on a new four-year contract at the club.
	www.katv.com /internetsearch.hrb?k=nelsen&start=20&max=10 (257 words)

	MLS duo leads New Zealand to 1-0 upset of Australia Oceania Nations Cup title.
		Nelsen nets Elliott free kick to lead New Zealand to 1-0 upset of Australia for Oceania Nations Cup title.
		Ryan Nelsen celebrating his winning goal after leading New Zealand past Australia 1-0 for the Oceania Nations Cup.
		D.C. United defender Ryan Nelsen put away a free kick from the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Simon Elliot in the 79th minute to give New Zealand a 1-0 triumph over heavily-favored Australia for the Oceania Nations Cup title before 4,000 at Ericsson Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
	www.soccertimes.com /mls/2002/jul15.htm (377 words)

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