New Jersey native Tim Howard has become the USA’s unquestioned number one goalkeeper and a trailblazer in Europe, where he backstopped mighty Manchester United. We take a look back at the Everton star’s best moments in an illustrious career:

Howard joined the MetroStars (today the New York Red Bulls) from the defunct USL club North Jersey Imperials. A standout at the youth levels of the game, Howard quickly established himself as a superior shot-stopper and an athletic presence in the net.

Howard became the youngest keeper to win MLS’ Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2001, and it wasn’t long before he was scouted by clubs across the pond, leading to a big money transfer to mighty Manchester United.

With a $4m transfer fee to MLS, United signed Howard, where he quickly replaced starter Fabian Barthez. He would win the Community Shield, the FA Cup and the League Cup during his tenure with United.

One of Howard’s lowest moments came when he gifted FC Porto’s Costinha with a last-minute goal, leading to the Red Devil’s elimination from the Champions League. His confidence was shattered, and he spent some time on the bench before reclaiming his starting spot.

After losing his starting spot to Edwin van der Sar, Howard joined Everton, where he quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s best keepers. He would get a measure of revenge on his old club when, in 2009, he saved two penalties to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup.

Howard scored the first goal of his career in 2012, a 104-yard looper that was caught by the wind to sail behind Bolton’s Adam Bodgdan. Howard refused to celebrate the goal, calling it “cruel,” but he became only the fourth keeper to score in the Premier League.

Howard has signed a new long-term deal with the Toffees that will likely see him end his career at Goodison Park. He has pledged his allegiance to the Liverpool side through 2016.

Howard has been a long-time stalwart of the national team, being a starting member of the youth programs since 1999. He was an Olympian in 2000, and became the unquestioned number one prior to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Howard led the USA past Mexico to the 2007 Cold Cup against Mexico, and has been a key player in this rivalry match. On March 26, he will face El Tri again in the Azteca in a World Cup qualifier.