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Tim Howard was born on March 6, 1979 in North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States and is credited as an association football player and sports commentator. As of 2026, Tim Howard is 47 years old. Education on record includes North Brunswick Township High School. Listed accolades include MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award (2001) and New Jersey Hall of Fame (2024). The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Howard is, to me, one of the defining figures of American soccer. A 191 cm goalkeeper out of New Jersey, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2001 and a New Jersey Hall of Famer by 2024, he earned the nickname Secretary of Defense the hard way, with the kind of shot-stopping that bailed out clubs and country alike. What I admire most is the grit; he was never the flashiest, just relentlessly reliable when it mattered. That he transitioned smoothly into commentary tells me the game runs through his veins. I have a real soft spot for dependable, blue-collar competitors like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Howard
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・ハワード
- Reading
- てぃむ・はわーど
- Born
- March 6, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- North Brunswick Township High School
Awards & achievements
- 2001 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award
- 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Howard born?
Born March 6, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Tim Howard from?
Tim Howard is from North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States.
What does Tim Howard do?
Tim Howard works as association football player, sports commentator.
How tall is Tim Howard?
Tim Howard is 191 cm.
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