Tim Howard

Tim Howard transitioned from a top-tier goalkeeper for major soccer clubs and the U.S. National Team to a respected ambassador, owner, and motivational speaker, sharing insights drawn from his dynamic career and personal journey. After receiving the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2001, Tim Howard went on to establish himself as one of the most decorated American soccer players. His professional career began in 1997 with the North Jersey Imperials, followed by his MLS debut with the MetroStars in 1998.

Howard continued his elite club career by joining Everton in 2006, initially on loan before a permanent transfer in 2007. He spent a remarkable decade with the club, making 329 appearances and even scoring his first professional goal in 2012. Concurrently, Howard solidified his legacy as the most capped goalkeeper for the United States men’s national team, boasting 121 appearances. His international accolades include winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the United States in 2007 and again in 2017.

He was named MLS All-Star Game MVP in 2009, earned the FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Glove in 2009, and was recognized as U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in both 2008 and 2014. Howard also received the CONCACAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award consecutively from 2013 to 2015, achieving his 100th cap for the United States in 2014. His distinguished international career included playing in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, famously setting a World Cup record for saves in a single match against Belgium in 2014.

Howard also serves as a sought-after motivational speaker, sharing insights drawn from his dynamic career and leadership experiences. His exceptional contributions to soccer will be formally recognized with his induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2024.