NEW YORK -- Tim Howard or Brad Guzan will play for the United States in next month's World Cup qualifiers against Guatemala despite losing their starting jobs in England's Premier League.
Howard started for the U.S. at the last two World Cups and had been Everton's No. 1 since the 2006-07 season. But the form of the 36-year-old was shaky early this season, leading to fans heckling him at Goodison Park. Howard injured a knee in training early this month and even though he recovered, Everton manager Roberto Martinez said last week that Joel Robles was his new No.