Tim Howard: USMNT's 'hard truths' must be faced for a World Cup run
When the legendary United States men's national team goalkeeper recently spoke to The Post, he was wrapping up an appearance on behalf of Airbnb, which has a three-year partnership with FIFA to support accommodations around the recently completed Club World Cup, next summer's World Cup in North America and the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Howard — the 46-year-old New Jersey native who tops goalies with 121 career appearances for the USMNT and who played professionally for the likes of Manchester United and Everton — led a training session 'experience' for select participants, which ended with instruction on penalty shootouts.
'It was the first time since I retired that I actually got in goal and dove around,' Howard said. 'I tried. I was actually OK.'
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