Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is eagerly anticipating this summer's trip to his homeland in the USA.
The American gloveman and his Toffees teammates will travel to the States for a pre-season tour in July which takes in two matches against Philadelphia Union and DC United.
Howard said it was a great chance for him to get back home and give something to the US soccer community, especially for an old friend heavily involved with second-year club the Union.
"Philadelphia Union is a fantastic club and I'm really looking forward to playing against them," said Howard.
"Nick Sakiewicz (a former goalkeeper, now the club's chief executive) brought me through the ranks when I was younger, I'm friends with members of their coaching staff and one of my best friends, Danny Califf, plays for them."
