Born: December 4, 1979
Birthplace: Green Bay, WI, United States
Height: 5′ 11”
Weight: 12.12
Pos: D
Age: 27

An American in England, DeMerit has already proved himself to be more than up to the challenge of the Premiership in 2006/07.

Having signed for Watford from semi-pro side Northwood F.C, after impressing at a trial, the club wasted no time in signing him onto a three-year deal.

Starting off at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he played NCAA soccer and made the switch to defender from attacker.

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Man City sails by Fulham to keep EPL lead

Publish Date: February 4, 2012

Manchester City rediscovered its attacking verve in the English Premier League on Saturday, beating Fulham 3-0 to maintain its perfect home record and keep Manchester United at arm’s length in the title race.

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Reed: Gerrard must lead England at Euro 2012

Publish Date: February 4, 2012

They couldn’t wait to swing the axe. The canvassing of board members was swift and decisive. As a result England will need a new captain to lead it into battle at Euro 2012. Capello will surely turn again to Steven Gerrard, who has been leading by example for years. …

Ramos lifts Real Madrid past Getafe: La Liga

Publish Date: February 4, 2012

Real Madrid edged crosstown rival Getafe 1-0 thanks to Sergio Ramos’s early header on Saturday, putting extra pressure on second-place Barcelona to keep pace with the Spanish league leader. …

PSG continues to roll with win over Evian: Ligue 1

Publish Date: February 4, 2012

Saint-Germain kept a three-point lead over Montpellier at the top of the French league when Nene scored twice in a 3-1 win over Evian on Saturday. …

Terry stripped of English soccer captaincy

Publish Date: February 3, 2012

The English Football Association confirmed Friday that Chelsea defender John Terry has been stripped of his national captaincy “until the allegations against him are resolved.”

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Schalke settles for draw with Mainz: Bundesliga

Publish Date: February 4, 2012

Schalke missed the chance to join Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga Saturday with a 1-1 draw at home to Mainz. Mohamed Zidan gave Mainz the lead in the 15th minute before Schalke winter signing Chinedu Obasi pulled one back in the 59th. …