Tim Howard Will Not Play With Everton Against The Philadelphia Union Tomorrow Night

by Scott Kessler on Jul 19, 2011 4:57 PM EDT in News

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Tim Howard of Everton gives instructions to his defenders during the Barclays Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux on April 9, 2011 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

United States Men's National Team starting goalkeeper Tim Howard did not travel with Everton to Philly, according to multiple Philadelphia Union beat reports, and will not play against the Union tomorrow night.

The former New Jersey/New York Metrostars stalwart will not be coming to Philadelphia, but will rather join Everton when the team plays DC United for the team's Saturday night game. Soccer Insider, the Washington Post soccer blog run by Steven Goff, said over Twitter that even then Howard may not make an appearance for Everton. Howard's agent told Goff that Howard will at least "skip the Union friendly."

Ryan Bright, of CSN Philly, is reporting that Howard is currently on vacation. The news has stunned Union fans and front office members alike, with Bright and other reporters quoting Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz as saying he was "real surprised" when he heard the news.

Everton's friendly against the Union at 7:30 pm will be preempted by the two teams' academy teams (under-18) playing at 4 pm, also at PPL Park, tomorrow.

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Weak.

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by JasonB on Jul 19, 2011 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

That it is.

I also know that you love that Everton will be weakened for the match, you Liverpool loving fool.

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by Scott Kessler on Jul 19, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

liverpool for life yo

or something

by ColeStevens on Jul 19, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m ok with that other team from Liverpool.

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by JasonB on Jul 20, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Really disappointed because Tim Howard was what made this friendly more interesting than just a mid-season run-around with a mid-level EPL team. It doesn’t affect whether or not I’m going to go, but I think it’s safe to say that Tim Howard is the only goalkeeper in the world that would get a free pass from the fans at PPL Park.

by mk_27 on Jul 19, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

(besides our own, of course)

by mk_27 on Jul 19, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Iker also? Or Van der Sar?

Slim pickings for that group of free passes.

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by Scott Kessler on Jul 19, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions