ALKMAAR, Netherlands (AP) — Former United States midfielder Earnie Stewart has been appointed technical director at former Dutch champion AZ Alkmaar.

The 41-year-old who made 101 appearances for the United States moved to Alkmaar from NAC Breda, where he held the same position.

Stewart formerly was a player with Dutch clubs VVV Venlo, Willem II Tilburg and NAC as well as playing for DC United in America.

Alkmaar won the top Dutch league, the Eredivisie, in 2009 for the first time in nearly 30 years under coach Louis van Gaal.

The club was bailed out this week by a group of Alkmaar business leaders after its previous owner, the DSB bank, collapsed last year.

Here’s Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen (Wesley Sneijder) in her Livera World Cup bikini courtesy of her own underwear line, Yolanthe’s Choice.

What is the deal with the Dutch trying to make a quick buck.  I have nothing against it, and actually think it is genius, but come on…

Dutch star Robin Van Persie has spoken out controversially in public, urging Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijck to drop fellow forward Dirk Kuyt from the starting lineup. Arsenal striker Van Persie believes the Dutch would be better served utilizing both Rafael van der Vaart and Wesley Sneijder along with Arjen Robben.