It’s hard for me to be unbiased when talking about this book, because Tim has been so good to my son. We were in a suite with his family and friends in Jacksonville, when Timmy had his 100th cap with the US Men’s team. He previously played for the MetroStars in Major League Soccer and for the storied. Reading The Keeper was a bit surreal…we’ve met Tim’s kids, his mom, his ex-wife. Tim Howard is the goalkeeper for Everton in the English Premier League and the U.S. My kid is fortunate to be able to ‘talk’ with Tim electronically throughout the season, and we usually get to see him play a couple of times a year. You learn about his faith, his Tourette’s syndrome, and his relationship with his family.įull disclosure: Timmy is a mentor to my son, who is also a goalkeeper. The reader follows Timmy’s journey to the MLS, then to the EPL (where he currently plays for Everton). The Keeper tells Tim’s story, starting with his struggles in school. The adult version is a really easy read, but it does use an F-bomb, which means I needed the YA version for my classroom. There’s also a young reader version of this book (I’ve read both). But what most people don't know about Tim is his remarkable journey to becoming a worldwide soccer star. Tim became an overnight hero during the summer 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saving an astonishing fifteen shots on goalthe most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game. In honor of tonight’s Women’s World Cup Final, today I share with you: Meet Tim HowardAmerican icon and soccer sensation.

The keeper by tim howard