CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

Tim Howard Scores From 100 Yards Out

By 2012, Tim Howard had established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. As Everton’s starter, he regularly placed in the top four of various statistical categories and helped The Toffees inch their way towards the upper half of the table. At the same time, Howard was well established as the first choice keeper for the US Men’s National Team. However, in his illustrious career a few moments still rise above the rest. One such moment was the goal Howard scored against Bolton on January 4, 2012. For both the sheer rarity and excellence of the feat, as well as the way he handled it, Howard endeared himself to American soccer fans in a way that highlighted a legendary career.

Steve Jolley played ten years in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the LA Galaxy, NY/NJ MetroStars and FC Dallas. He was named an All-Star in 2001 when he was teammates with Tim Howard. Jolley joined Founding Futbol to recount his time playing with Howard, talk about what made him special on and off the field and so much more. He remembers when Howard left for the Premier League and talks about watching him evolve in Europe.