Once a position of extreme strength, the U.S. goalkeeper pool is in a state of flux, with an older generation still leading the way.
The goalkeeper position has long been one of strength for the U.S. national team, but recent years have seen void develop between generations, leaving the team with few options in the age range of mid-to-late 20s.
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Goalkeepers play at a high level into their 30s, and the U.S. has had to rely on that in the form of Tim Howard (37) and Brad Guzan (32), but Howard's injury last November and Guzan's status as a backup at Middlesbrough have exposed a gap, leaving Bruce Arena to spend January looking at new options.