2 min read TIM HOWARD IS one of the first names that comes to mind when you talk about the US Soccer Men’s National Team. The goalkeeper made major contributions for his clubs and his country, still holding the record for most saves in a single game in World Cup history (snagging 16 from the net during the 2014 game against Belgium). His abilities on the field earned him the title of “The Secretary of Defense,” and after his retirement from Major League Soccer , earned him a spot on the analyst desk for NBA Sports. Here is the gear that helps keep him on the ball. During his time as a professional soccer player, Howard always traveled with a Nike yoga mat in his luggage. “Being able to stretch and do yoga no matter where I was, no matter what hotel I was stuck in, made me feel like I was able to get an edge regardless of the outside factors,” he says.…