Tim Howard is widely considered to be the greatest goalkeeper in American soccer history. Howard began his career with the North Jersey Imperials before making a move to the MetroStars. His appearances soon attracted the attention of English Premier League club Manchester United, who signed him in 2003.
He enjoyed relative success with the club as they won the 2003 FA Community Shield, the 2003–04 FA Cup and the 2005–06 League Cup. Howard went out on loan to Everton to play more first-team football and eventually signed permanently with them in February 2007. Howard was named to the 2003–04 PFA Premier League Team of the Year and was awarded the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Glove. In 2016, Howard made his return to MLS signing for the Colorado Rapids. He played for three years for the Rapids before hanging up his gloves in October 2019.
On March 4, 2020, Howard announced his return to professional soccer, signing a playing contract with Memphis 901 FC in the USL Championship, where he also served as sporting director and minority owner. He is also international ambassador in the US for former club Everton.
