I will retire as an Evertonian: Howard

everton's top choice goalkeeper and one of the leaders of the U.S. National soccer team TIm Howard has stated categorically that he wants to retire at Everton."I play for the U.S. National team and Everton is the club that I love. have said that before.I have a nice contract here and I want to retire here at Everton.Howard enthused.

The very hardworking and reliable shot stopper talked about the secrete of his consistency being hard work and always making sure that he wants to play every game he can and not looking too far ahead .

He also talked about how the performance of the U.S. National soccer team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in brazil has impacted on the growth of football in America."The impact has been huge.As Much as the MLS Is very important,our national team doing well at the World Cup producing good players makes soccer grow and pushes soccer forward .Its great to see how the fans as you say the fans in Nigeria are so passionate about soccer.The fans in America have become very very passionate and very knowledgable .They are beginning to understand the game and it's really good to see " Tim Howard said to Oma Akatugba in Germany.

@omaakatugba