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World Cup: U.S. goalie Tim Howard is OK to play against Slovenia

By Chuck SchilkenStaff Writer 
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U.S. goalie Tim Howard was examined by team medical staff Monday and is expected to play Friday against Group C Slovenia.

Howard is making ‘substantial improvement’ after a collision with Emile Heskey in Saturday night’s 1-1 draw against England, U.S. Soccer said in a statement. The medical staff determined no further tests will be needed on Howard’s bruised ribs.

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The United States is tied with England for second place in Group C.

-- Chuck Schilken

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Chuck Schilken

Chuck Schilken is a sports reporter on the Fast Break team. He spent more than 18 years with the Los Angeles Times’ Sports Department in a variety of roles. Before joining The Times, he worked for more than a decade as a sports reporter and editor at newspapers in Virginia and Maryland.

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