Tim Howard made 15 saves as the USA valiantly exited the World Cup at the last 16 stage against Belgium.
He was so impressive BBC pundit Rio Ferdinand opined: "Nothing could get past Howard." Well, nothing but the two Belgian goals, Rio.
Nevertheless, the internet being the internet and Americans being Americans, #ThingsTimHowardCouldSave is, at the time of writing, trending.
Here are the pick of the memes and tweets...
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Tim Howard's World Cup
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard saves a shot by Belgium during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save from Belgium's Divock Origi during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard stretches to make a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard, left, deflects a shot by Belgium's Kevin Mirallas during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard leaps in between his teammates to clear the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard gestures to his teammates after making a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard leaps over Omar Gonzalez to tip the ball away during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard leaps to make a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard leaps up to stop a header by Belgium's Marouane Fellaini during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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US defender Geoff Cameron (L) and US goalkeeper Tim Howard eye the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen (C) kicks the ball past US defender Omar Gonzalez (R) towards US goalkeeper Tim Howard (REAR) during the Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at The Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on July 1, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (top) celebrates after scoring the 2-0 against US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PEDRO UGARTE via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during extra-time in the Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at The Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on July 1, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Marouane Fellaini of Belgium speaks to Tim Howard of the United States after Belgium's 2-1 victory in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Goalkeeper Tim Howard consoles DaMarcus Beasley of the United States after a 2-1 defeat to Belgium in extra time in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States looks on in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (R) speaks with US goalkeeper Tim Howard at the end of the Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States warms up prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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Members of the USA national team (back fromL) US forward and captain Clint Dempsey, US defender Omar Gonzalez, US midfielder Jermaine Jones, US goalkeeper Tim Howard, US defender Geoff Cameron and US defender Matt Besler , (front fromL) US midfielder Graham Zusi, US defender Fabian Johnson, US defender DaMarcus Beasley, US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya and US midfielder Michael Bradley pose prior to a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: A general view the soccer cleats worn by goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States as he speaks to the media during training at Sao Paulo FC on June 28, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard warms up ahead of the Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at The Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on July 1, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States waits to speak to the media during training at Sao Paulo FC on June 28, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States speaks to the media during training at Sao Paulo FC on June 28, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard goes down to make a save on Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard can't stop a shot by Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Mueller scored on the play. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard dives to make a save on Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Steele via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Martin Rose via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States celebrates qualifying for the knock out stage dspite the 0-1 defeat after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States and Miroslav Klose of Germany shake hands after Germany's 1-0 win during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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RECIFE, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: (L-R) Brad Davis, DaMarcus Beasley, Michael Bradley, Omar Gonzalez, Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey of the United States sing the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany at Arena Pernambuco on June 26, 2014 in Recife, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard warms up during a training session in the Pernambuco Arena in Recife on June 25, 2014 on the eve of the Group G football match betweenUSA and Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ (Photo credit should read PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PATRIK STOLLARZ via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (2nd R) takes part in a team training session in Sao Paulo on June 24, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / Eitan ABRAMOVICH (Photo credit should read EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:EITAN ABRAMOVICH via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States clears the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FABRICE COFFRINI via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Goalkeeper Tim Howard (front) and Geoff Cameron of the United States acknowledge the fans after a 2-2 draw in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States acknowledges the fans after a 2-2 draw in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (2R) makes a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FABRICE COFFRINI via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Silvestre Varela of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's second goal as goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FABRICE COFFRINI via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) grabs the ball next to Portugal's forward Helder Postiga during a Group G football match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ODD ANDERSEN via Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Geoff Cameron (L) reacts with goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States after a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between the United States and Portugal at Arena Amazonia on June 22, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Tim Howard of the United States greets Michael Essien of Ghana after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard celebrates after a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:EMMANUEL DUNAND via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard celebrates after a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:EMMANUEL DUNAND via Getty Images)
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NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Tim Howard of the United States and John Brooks speak during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Steele via Getty Images)
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Ghana's forward Asamoah Gyan (L) vies with US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) during a Group G football match between Ghana and US at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JAVIER SORIANO via Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 09: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States arrives at Sao Paulo International Airport on June 9, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 09: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States sits on a bus to the terminal after arriving at Sao Paulo International Airport on June 9, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
Tim Howard v Belgium
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Belgium's forward Divock Origi (R), US defender Omar Gonzalez (L) and US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) vie for the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PEDRO UGARTE via Getty Images)
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Belgium's forward Divock Origi (R), US defender Omar Gonzalez (L) and US goalkeeper Tim Howard (R) vie for the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PEDRO UGARTE via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Divock Origi of Belgium shoots against Tim Howard of the United States during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Robert Cianflone via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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US defender Geoff Cameron (L) and US goalkeeper Tim Howard eye the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Steele via Getty Images)
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Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen (C) kicks the ball past US defender Omar Gonzalez (R) towards US goalkeeper Tim Howard (REAR) during the Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at The Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on July 1, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ADRIAN DENNIS via Getty Images)
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(FromL) US defender Matt Besler, Belgium's defender Jan Vertonghen and US goalkeeper Tim Howard eye the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Steele via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Michael Steele via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the United States looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard punches the ball during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States makes a save during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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US goalkeeper Tim Howard reacts during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States gestures during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie McDonald via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Laurence Griffiths via Getty Images)
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Belgium's midfielder Marouane Fellaini (C) kicks past US goalkeeper Tim Howard (2ndR) and US defender Omar Gonzalez (R) during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ FRANCISCO LEONG (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCISCO LEONG via Getty Images)
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Belgium's defender Daniel Van Buyten (C) vies with US defender Matt Besler and US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) during a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:MARTIN BUREAU via Getty Images)