Player Profiles: (1) Tim Howard

Born: 6th March 1979

Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey

Height: 6′3″

Weight: 210lbs

Caps: 16 (7 clean sheets)

World Cups: -

Clubs: Everton (on loan 2006-present), Manchester United (2003-present), New York/New Jersey Metrostars (1998-2003)

College: -

Positions: GK

Arena says: “Howard is our future goalkeeper. If Tim were a field player, he wouldn’t be on the roster (because of lack of playing time at Manchester), but goalkeepers are different.”

Assessment: If Keller stays injury free, Howard won’t see a minute of World Cup action, but should something happen he’s a more than able back up. Don’t trust him 100% with crosses, but his athletic ability, reflexes and character are unquestioned.