Rapids Goalie Tim Howard Pulls Muscle In Right Leg Playing For U.S.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard pulled a muscle in his right leg during Friday night’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in a World Cup qualifier and was replaced by Brad Guzan late in the first half.
Howard, who just regained the starting job from Guzan, was hurt while taking a goal kick about 35 minutes in. He was down on the field for 2 minutes while trainers worked with him, and he remained in the match. But after making a save in the 38th, he signaled to the bench that he need