Goalkeeping legend Tim Howard criticizes Kansas City fan behavior and ‘negligent security’
Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard broke his silence on Friday regarding his incidents with fans after a game at Sporting Kansas City two weeks ago that cost him a three-game suspension.
In a Facebook post, Howard spent one paragraph apologizing for obscenities he exchanged with SKC fans, writing, “I am at fault and certainly not a victim in this incident.” The remaining four paragraphs told his side of the story and argued for better security to protect players from fans.
“After reviewing the incident in Kansas City, my league and my team chose to admonish me and suspend me for almost 10 percent of the season, but they did not say a word about the fan’s antagonistic behavior or the negligent security,” Howard wrote. “While I regret my reaction and understand the need to take action on their part, I am surprised and concerned that the full context of the incident wasn’t considered and responsibility wasn’t shared.”
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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard exhorts the crowd as he takes his position on the pitch to face the Houston Dynamo in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard gestures to fans a he leaves the pitch after facing the Portland Timbers in the second half of an MLS soccer match Monday, July 4, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo. The teams played to a 0-0 tie. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard gestures to fans a he leaves the pitch after facing the Portland Timbers in the second half of an MLS soccer match Monday, July 4, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo. The teams played to a 0-0 tie. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard exhorts the crowd as he takes his position on the pitch to face the Houston Dynamo in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)