U.S. Soccer star Tim Howard is all but done in England. After months of speculation, the long-time Everton goalkeeper is joining MLS side Colorado Rapids this summer, the team announced on Sunday.
NEWS: #Rapids96 acquire U.S. International Tim Howard as a Designated Player. #WelcomeTim https://t.co/Pz67YfWb5R pic.twitter.com/b1PflqiHeh
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) March 20, 2016
Here he is meeting his new teammates.
Tim Howard meets his Colorado Rapids Soccer Club teammates for...Tim Howard meets his Colorado Rapids Soccer Club teammates for the first time. #WelcomeTime
Posted by Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday, March 20, 2016
Howard joined Everton from Manchester United in 2006 and has been the starting goalkeeper for the majority of that time. The former New York/New Jersey MetroStars (now the New York Red Bulls) shot-stopper has made more than 400 appearances for Everton but has lost his place as starter to Joel Robles.
It's big news for MLS to get such a player back in the league. Well respected in Europe and a star at the 2014 World Cup, the 37-year-old Howard will aim to help get Colorado into the playoffs. The Rapids, as of Sunday morning, had won one match and lost one during the early stages of the 2016 season.
