Davies trialling with D.C. United hoping to resurrect his career

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The last time I spoke to U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies in person was in Miami back in October 2009, just a few days prior to the disastrous car accident that almost took his life near Washington D.C.

15 months later, as Davies continues to attempt to completely recover from the multiple injuries picked up in the deadly car crash (a passenger in the one-vehicle accident lost her life), I, along with several other reporters, spoke to Davies in South Florida again.

Having healed from multiple injuries - including a broken and dislocated left elbow, a right leg broken in three places, a broken nose, forehead and eye socket, a ruptured bladder and bleeding on the brain - Davies is hoping to end his club team woes and find playing time as he's attempting to secure a 12-month loan deal from French club Sochaux to MLS's D.C. United.

United is in town for a pre-season camp, and Davies talked to media following his first full training session with the club. The fit but scarred Davies touched on a number of items, including how the potential loan deal came to be and whether or not he had second thoughts about playing for D.C. United with the accident having happened so close to the club's headquarters.

Give my story over at SoccerbyIves a read and see how Davies is not only ready to complete his recovery, but also receive a fresh start after a rough 15 months.