Zack Steffen starts a new chapter in the Championship

I went to Middlesbrough to investigate the American goalkeeper's new home in the north, and catch his first match of the season. My notes on the place, the club, and the keeper:

It’s difficult to imagine a more appropriate move for Zack Steffen than the northeastern city by the sea that he moved to last week.

Make no mistake, Middlesbrough is not a glamorous place. Middlesbrough is a small conglomeration of brick and grit and characters. People ask you in distinct northern accents that drawl, “are ya alright?” when they greet yo…