Maynor Figueroa

This one could have been a very long drawn out saga. Yet Roberto Martinez wanted his man, and he got exactly what he wanted.

An early red card and a penalty gave Wigan a mountain to climb as they were hammered by Newcastle United at St. James' Park

Men's soccer kicked off today at the London Olympics, and a New England Revolution player was heavily involved. Jerry Bengtson scored both of Honduras' goals in their 2-2 draw with Morocco.

We are here though to talk about a player who has played in about every left sided position this season. Personally I feel that it has been our Honduras left back's best season for a couple of years. Maynor Figueroa had looked slow and was caught out often last year.

Wigan Athletic hosts Villarreal CF today in a preseason friendly at the DW Stadium. The Latics are tuning up for their EPL season opener against Norwich City, while Villarreal awaits the first leg of its Champions League play-off against Danish side Odense BK.

More transfer rumors with Aston Villa. Now featuring Hugo Rodallega, Maynor Figueroa, and Momo Sissoko!