Goalkeeper Tim Howard is on a well-deserved summer vacation. Within the last year, the 33-year-old goalkeeper played -- besides his 14 starts for the USA - 44 games for Everton in the English Premier League and FA Cup.

Here are a few more glimpses into the childhoods of players starring at the 2012 European Championship:

Here are a few more glimpses into the childhoods of players starring at the 2012 European Championship:

Here are a few more glimpses into the childhoods of players starring at the 2012 European Championship:

Here's a few glimpses into the childhoods of players starring at the European Championship:

Always remember soccer is a player's game and not a coach's game. Youth soccer must always be about player development and enjoyment. It must never be (just) about winning and losing. Our youth players should never play a game afraid of making mistakes.

Of individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on youth soccer in the USA, Clive Toye ranks very, very high on the list.

Here are some more of the things I have learned in 35 years of refereeing ...

Here are some of the things I have learned in 35 years of refereeing: