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US 'keeper Guzan: 'Nothing changes' with Howard's return

WASHINGTON (AP) With their roles reversed, No. 1 goalkeeper Brad Guzan of the United States insists ''nothing changes'' in his relationship with World Cup standout Tim Howard.

Guzan and Howard are part of the U.S. team that will play friendlies against Peru on Friday and Brazil next week, the final tuneups before a big match in October against Mexico.

The 36-year-old Howard returns to his first national team duty since taking a one-year hiatus following an exceptional individual performance at the 2014 World Cup.

Guzan moved into the starting role in Howard's absence. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann indicated in August that Guzan has earned the right to keep that spot.