Wisconsin Soccer Central

Aug. 19, 2006: Jay DeMerit (Green Bay/Bay Port) came on at halftime of Watford's 2-1 loss to host Everton in a season opener in Liverpool, England, becoming the first Wisconsin native to appear in a Premier League match. The center back scored two goals in 32 appearances (29 starts) in the 2006-07 season for the Hornets (5-20-13), who were relegated back to the Championship for the following season.