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Starting USA goalkeeper spot up for grabs ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

Will Bruce Arena give Tim Howard a chance to redeem himself, or will he turn to an in-form Brad Guzan to start against Panama on Friday?

SANFORD, Florida — The month of September wasn't a memorable one for the U.S. national team, nor was it for its goalkeepers.

Tim Howard had a rough night in the loss against Costa Rica while Brad Guzan's poor distribution offset some good saves in a mixed effort against Honduras. Bruce Arena didn't mince words when he called out Howard's part in one of Costa Rica's goals, a moment that left you wondering whether the 38-year-old would remain the first-choice U.