U.S. goalie Kasey Keller gets offer to play in Iran

Thanks but no thanks: He’s interested in Europe, Mexico or the United States.

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller is open to playing in Europe, Mexico or the United States.

Iran, though, didn’t make the cut.

Keller said Friday he still is weighing his options for next season after receiving several offers. He’s trying to find the best fit as a player, financially and for his family.

“I got an offer to play in Iran the other day. That was interesting,” he said. “I’m just waiting for that one that says, ‘Yes, cool, let’s do that.’ I’m not in any hurry to jump on something just to jump on something.”

The 37-year-old spent the last two seasons at Borussia Moenchengladbach, and was often ranked among the Bundesliga’s top goalkeepers. But he left the team at the end of the season, when Moenchengladbach was relegated to Germany’s second division.

Started for U.S. teams

Keller started for the United States at the 1998 and 2006 World Cups, but recently lost his spot as No. 1 to Tim Howard, who starts at Everton in England. He did start in Thursday night’s 2-1 victory over Canada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal, his 100th appearance for the U.S. team.

That tied him with Tony Meola for most appearances by a U.S. goalie. He’s also tied for eighth in all-time appearances with Meola and Joe-Max Moore.

“I’m not under any delusions of my age or anything like that,” said Keller, who turns 38 in November. “But I know I can still perform at the highest level.”

Keller also has played at Tottenham in the Premier League and Rayo Vallecano in Spain. He’s open to returning to either of those countries or playing in any of the top European leagues.

He’s also expressed interest in returning to the United States at some point and playing in Major League Soccer. His children are 9 years old, and Keller they’ve already gone to schools in three different countries.

But while MLS would allow Keller and his family to come home, it also would be a step down in competition.