Uploaded June 2010 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
American soccer players were a rare breed in Europe twenty years ago. A decade later, it seemed American goal keepers got the only respect. But with player after player pushing the boundaries, the opportunities multiplied, and today Americans can be found in some of the continent's best leagues, contributing to the game's most historic clubs.
How did they rise up? How do they succeed? Can you be next?
Inside The Pro presents the stories of six USMNT athletes rising up to Write The Future with the world's elite.
Tim Howard went from the New Jersey suburbs to goal keeper of the year at Manchester United and now protects the net for the Blues of Liverpool. Not just getting respect, he's captained his side, set shutout records, and is considered one of the best goal keepers in the world.
Watch the video, get Inside The Pro with Tim Howard, and learn what it takes to to compete at the top.
Write The Future
American soccer players were a rare breed in Europe twenty years ago. A decade later, it seemed American goal keepers got the only respect. But with player after player pushing the boundaries, the opportunities multiplied, and today Americans can be found in some of the continent's best leagues, contributing to the game's most historic clubs.
How did they rise up? How do they succeed? Can you be next?
Inside The Pro presents the stories of six USMNT athletes rising up to Write The Future with the world's elite.
Tim Howard went from the New Jersey suburbs to goal keeper of the year at Manchester United and now protects the net for the Blues of Liverpool. Not just getting respect, he's captained his side, set shutout records, and is considered one of the best goal keepers in the world.
Watch the video, get Inside The Pro with Tim Howard, and learn what it takes to to compete at the top.
Write The Future
