Clifton resident Danny Szetela, a former MLS player and rising star in the U.S. national team youth system, was arrested last Friday on disorderly conduct charges following a bar fight, according to the Boonton Police Dept.

Szetala, 23, and brothers Gregory, 28, and Derrick Szetela, 30, were arrested for fighting with patrons and employees of Johnnies Tavern, Lt. Thomas Turrisi confirmed. The brothers were released pending a court date.

Growing up in Clifton, Szetela earned caps as a midfielder for U.S. youth teams. He joined the the Columbus Crew in 2004, as a 17 year old, then moved on to club teams in Spain and Italy before returning to MLS in 2009 with DC United. However, Szetela's promising career was blurred by ineffectiveness, injuries and off-field issues.

He was released by DC United in March, 2010, after injuring his knee in training camp and falling out of favor with the club's management. He has not played professionally since.

Michael J. Fensom: mfensom@starledger.com