Disclaimer #1: I realize that this is a Colorado Rapids and MLS blog, not USMNT.
Disclaimer #2: I realize I have a man crush (based on all 3 criteria) on Timmy and am hopelessly biased.
That being said, going into a huge USMNT weekend, it is time to establish once and for all that goalkeeper Tim Howard is the best US Soccer player. Period. I give you the top 5 reasons this is the case
- He is the unquestioned #1 for club (Everton) and country
- He is among the 2 players on the USMNT whose loss would have the greatest effect on our performance (I’d say Donovan is the other clear choice on this list)
- He has performed in the best league in the world (EPL) and distinguished himself as one of the top keepers in Europe (reference: David Moyes)
- He has excelled in the Europa league in UEFA, the finest regional association in the world
- He is an absolute rock, a consistent leader whether we are playing T&T at home or Mexico at the Azteca