Tim Howard

The Secretary of Defense who set a World Cup saves record.

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Timothy Matthew Howard (born March 6, 1979) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. Nicknamed the "Secretary of Defense", Howard is regarded as one of the greatest American soccer players. He is the most capped goalkeeper of all-time for the United States men's national team, with 121 appearances from 2002 until his international retirement in 2017.

Quick Facts

Position: Goalkeeper
Usmnt career span: 2003 – 2014
World cup appearances: 2010, 2014
Signature trait: Extraordinary reflex saves and commanding aerial presence
Status: Retired from international football

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Howard was an unused substitute for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but later established himself as first-choice keeper of the United States' international tournament games beginning with the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, in which the U.S. ended runner-up against Brazil, and he was awarded the Golden Glove. He started all of the team's 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup games. The team reached the Round of 16 on both occasions, and during the latter, Howard set a World Cup record for most saves in a match, with 16 against Belgium.

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Howard began his career with the North Jersey Imperials, before making a move to the MetroStars. He was signed by English club Manchester United in 2003, replacing Fabian Barthez as the team's first-choice keeper. After United signed goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar in 2005, Howard would only play once more for United before going on loan to Everton in 2006, and eventually signing permanently with them in February 2007. On January 4, 2012, Howard scored against Bolton Wanderers, making him only the fourth goalkeeper to score a goal in the Premier League. In 2016, Howard made his return to MLS, signing with the Colorado Rapids. He played for three years for the Rapids before hanging up his gloves in October 2019. He became the sporting director of Memphis 901 in January 2020, and came out of retirement to play briefly for the USL Championship side in March 2020.