With the FIFA World Cup™ beginning, Homes.com wanted to give you a little extra knowledge about the individuals that make up the national soccer team. Take an inside look into three of the standout team members’ hometowns using Homes.com’s Local Market Index Rebound Report. Discover how these cities have rebounded from peak market values, and join Homes.com in cheering on team USA.
Tim Howard
New Jersey native Tim Howard will be Goalie for team USA. A month before graduating high school, Howard started his soccer career with the North Jersey Imperials. After a few team changes throughout his career, Howard represented the US national team as a substitute at the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, but established himself as a starter by the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, playing every minute of the team’s four games. North Brunswick, New Jersey, Howard’s hometown, has been slow to recover with a rebound of 30.83%, a 6.20% YOY increase. Offering an art museum, comedy club, nationally recognized theater, and other cultural attractions, North Brunswick has exciting activities to consider and enjoy.
Clint Dempsey
Considered the team’s beating heart by many, Clint Dempsey is playing Forward, and he is the captain of the national team. Dempsey was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, and he grew up playing soccer with anyone he could find. While he’s been a soccer force from a very young age, he officially began his career in Major League Soccer in 2004. Dempsey played in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup™ , scoring in both tournaments. His hometown, Nacogdoches, Texas, has something to offer for many different personalities, from antiquing and rich history to nature walks and gardens. Considered the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches has a strong real estate market and has rebounded an extraordinary 473.75%, a 9.54 YOY increase.
Michael Bradley
Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Michael Bradley is a midfielder for the US team. His father is a former coach of the men’s national soccer team, so he grew up around soccer. Bradley has played on multiple teams in his senior career and made his first appearance on the national team in 2006. In 2010’s tournament, he proved himself to be a top team member, playing throughout the entire campaign. Bradley’s hometown, Princeton, New Jersey, continues to recover slowly, rebounding 23.65%, a 4.61% YOY increase. Princeton offers charming shopping villages, monuments, parks, and a short distance between New York City and Philadelphia.
Now that you know more about the US soccer team, it’s time to watch the games!
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