Steffen back in Middlesbrough lineup after missing 4 games

By The Associated Press

American goalkeeper Zack Steffen returned to Middlesbrough’s lineup for a 0-0 draw against Rotherham after missing four games because of a knee injury. The 27-year-old from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, had not played since Aug. 20 Steffen was left off the roster for upcoming World Cup warmup matches because of the injury. Steffen went on loan to second-tier Middlesbrough from Premier League champion Manchester City in hopes of gaining playing time ahead of the World Cup. He is competing for the three U.S. goalkeepers roster spots with Matt Turner, Luton’s Ethan Horvath and New York City’s Sean Johnson.