Memphis, Tenn. (AP) Former U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard is taking a job with Memphis, the United Soccer League team in which he already has a stake as a part owner.
Memphis announced the move Wednesday. It is unclear Howard will take a paycheck.
But president Craig Unger says Howard brings knowledge and experience to the job that can’t be replicated.
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Howard played 13 years in the Premier League and also had 121 appearances with the U.S. national team. He will work full-time helping pick players, while also developing approaches for both the club and technical staff. Memphis has nine players returning from its inaugural season.
“As a minority owner it’s nice to sit up there in a suite,” Howard said in a release “(But) by the nature of who I am, my competitive spirit, the goalkeeper in me, this role has given me an excitement that mimics playing.”
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Memphis also named James Roeling as assistant sporting director. He spent the past six seasons with the Colorado Rapids as senior manager of team operations.
Today was a good day. 👍#DefendMemphis | #WelcomeTim pic.twitter.com/o15DexcK2H
— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) January 8, 2020
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