Parkhurst Makes First Start Overseas

Plays Full 90 With FC Nordsjaellan

March 6, 2009

By Nick Williams

Former Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst made his first start for FC Nordsjaelland last Sunday in Denmark’s SAS Ligaen.

Michael Parkhurst made his first start for his Danish club Sunday. (CHRIS ADUAMA/aduama.com)

The Cranston, R.I. native, who played central defense for the Revs, started the game at right back and played the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw with Vejle.

The former MLS Defender of the Year also drew a red card in the 42nd minute after he was fouled by Vejle midfielder Allen Gaarde.

"Personally, I am not completely satisfied with my performance," Parkhurst told media members after the game. "But I had the opportunity to be in the game and at the highest level of Danish football today.

"This week, I will watch the video of the match and learn from it. I am glad to be up and running with my debut, but I know I can get better."

Parkhurst, drafted by New England in the first round (ninth overall) out of Wake Forest, appeared in 115 games in his four-year Revolution career. He left the club on a free transfer after his contract expired in December.

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