The young American goalkeeper returned from a stint in Germany and has made the move pay off by being one of the best young goalkeepers in the league
American soccer fans have been waiting anxiously for a new generation of goalkeepers to emerge as legitimate heirs to the throne long held by Tim Howard, and shared at times with Brad Guzan. As recently as two years ago, Zack Steffen's name was making the rounds as a prospect with the potential to be special enough to challenge for the throne. Now, as the starting goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew, Steffen is slowly beginning to re-enter that conversation.