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8 Things You Didn't Know About Tim Howard

By Alex Darcey

The USMNT played with a ton of heart and guts- proudly representing what our nation stands for. In the heart-breaking loss to Belgium, Tim Howard, the U.S. soccer savior broke a World Cup record by saving 16 goals with grace and style.  But, you probably already knew that, so here are eight things you didn't know about Tim Howard a.k.a. "The Brick Wall."

8. He is 35 years old and is from New Brunswick, N.J.

(Photo Credit: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox) (Photo Credit: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox)  

7. In 2008, he won U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year.

(Photo Credit: Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn) (Photo Credit: Getty Images/Jed Jacobsohn)  

6. He played for Manchester United for five seasons.

(Photo Credit: Getty Images/Nicolas Asfouri) (Photo Credit: Getty Images/Nicolas Asfouri)  

5. He is a devout Christian.

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4. He has dual citizenship with the U.S. and Hungary.

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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - JUNE 01: Ananya Vinay of Fresno, CA. won the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling the word "marocain", at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center June 1, 2017 in National Harbor, Maryland. Close to 300 spellers are competing in the annual spelling contest for the top honor this year. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

 

3. He's tatted up.

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2. He was drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters. (He and Lionel Messi are the only soccer athletes to be drafted.)

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1.  He scored a goal, from his own goal (4th Goalkeeper ever to score in a Premier League).

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