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name: Bobby Boswell
position: D height: 6-2 weight:185 Birthdate: March 15, 1983 Hometown: Tampa, FL last club: D.C. United (MLS) |
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| Regular Season Stats | full bio l year-by-year stats l video highlights |
| year | club | gp | gs | min | g | a | sht | sog | fc | fs | c | ej |
| 2009 | Houston | 29 | 29 | 2,565 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 138 | 136 | 12,182 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 19 | 175 | 55 | 32 | 1 | |
| Most Recent Video Highlights |
| date | clubs | video description |
| 05/17/08 | Dynamo @ Fire |
 Bobby Boswell's first Dynamo goal
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| 10/29/06 | Red Bulls @ United |
Boswell Interview
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| 05/27/06 | United @ Wizards |
Boswell finishes off Wizards
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MLS Experience
2007: The reigning MLS Defender of the Year saw time in 23 games (22 starts) in United's four-man backline. The 6-foot 2-inch center back notched two assists, the second of which was a game-winner in D.C.'s 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on 9/12. He was an instrumental part of a defenes that gave up the third-fewest goals in MLS (34).2006: Boswell continued to build off his tremendous rookie season, establishing himself as a permanent and critical member of the D.C. United backline. At the center of the defense, Boswell anchored one of the best defenses in the League, as the Black-and-Red allowed only 38 goals in 2006, second fewest in MLS. He started each of the 30 games he saw time in and also chipped in a goal and an assist. Boswell proved to be a rock in 2006, and he was honored as MLS Defender of the Year, in addition to making the All-Star team and MLS Best XI.
2005: Despite going undrafted following an impressive four years at Florida International, Boswell joined United during pre-season and earned a developmental contract with the club. On 4/2, when D.C. opened the regular season, Boswell was the starting center back, filling the void left by MLS Best XI defender Ryan Nelsen. Boswell was soon upgraded to the senior roster, started 26 of the 27 games he saw time in during 2005 and notched an impressive three goals, including two game-winners, and one assist, also a game-winner. His first career MLS goal clinched victory in the waning minutes of D.C.'s 4-3 triumph over the visiting Fire on 6/15.
International
2007: Prior to the start of the MLS season, Boswell was called into U.S. Men's National Team camp on two occasions - both in January. He started and played 89 minutes in the U.S.'s 3-1 win over Denmark on 1/20. Then, in June, he was named to the Copa America roster and played the full 90 in the team's final group game, a 1-0 loss to Colombia.2006: Boswell made his international debut as a substitute in the U.S. National Team's 4-0 win against Guatemala at Pizza Hut Park on February 19.
College
2004: Team co-captain Boswell led the Florida International University Golden Panthers to a successful season as the team lifted the Atlantic Soccer Conference crown for a third straight year. A Golden Panther defense mainstay, Boswell tallied three goals, including two game-winners, and two assists. A Tampa native, Boswell was selected to the NSCAA/adidas All South First Team. He was also named to both Soccer America and College Soccer News National Teams of the Week and was selected to his second straight All-Atlantic Soccer Conference First Team. Boswell ended his career at FIU with 12 goals and seven assists in 72 appearances.2003: As a junior, Boswell was one of six Golden Panthers to start all 22 games. He was selected to the All-Atlantic Soccer Conference First Team and was named Defensive MVP at the FIU Soccer Invitational. He finished the season among the conference's leaders with eight goals, including a team-high five game-winning goals. He was a mainstay in FIU's backline, which posted a 1.06 goals-against-average and was honored with the Coaches' Award.
2002: In his sophomore season, Boswell appeared in 16 games (14 starts). He scored the game-winning goal against Florida Atlantic and registered his only assist against Oneonta State. Boswell also appeared in 14 games for the Tampa Bay Hawks of the Premier Development League of the United Soccer Leagues. He scored three goals and tallied two assists.
2001: As a freshman, Boswell appeared in 16 games and made an immediate impact in the defense for FIU. He recorded his first college goal on 9/23 and his first college assist on 9/30.
Honors
Acquired
Signed as a discovery player on 3/9/05.
