This generation of the US Men’s soccer team has been touted as the best ever by many. The main reason why fans and experts alike want to talk about this generation as the best ever is because of the simple fact that more American players are playing on top European teams than ever before. Even …
Why Does The USA Consistently Produce Good Goalkeepers, But Not Field Players Read More »
The rise of Dibu Martinez is one of the most intriguing stories in the world of football over the last few years. Not too long ago he was one of the saddest stories that anyone could think about. A guy who got a chance to move to Europe without ever really making a name for …
Dibu Martinez Goalkeeper For Argentina – Full Analysis – Is He Good? Read More »
Before the World Cup I posed the question of who should be the starting goalkeeper for Germany in the tournament. Marc Andre Ter Stegen certainly had a compelling argument in his favor to be considered the first choice goalkeeper in Qatar. Ultimately, Neuer’s experience and his abilities as a sweeper keeper made him not only …
Is Manuel Neuer Done? – Where Does He Go From Here? Read More »
Having a good goalkeeper is key to a team’s success. Particularly in such a short tournament like the World Cup. With the first round over I thought I’d talk about some of the goalkeepers that have been key to their team’s success so far this tournament. I’m only going to be including goalkeepers from teams …
Which Goalkeepers Have Been Key To Their Team’s Success So Far In The World Cup? Read More »
The World Cup has always been a perfect launching path for careers of players who may come into the tournament as relative unknowns. When it comes to goalkeepers that rule also applies. It’s not a coincidence that people are currently jokingly tweeting about how Memo Ochoa turns into a mixture of Manuel Neuer, and Gigi …
Underrated Goalkeepers That Can Make A Splash At The World Cup Read More »
Despite the fact that he was not a regular at Man City throughout his tenure there Zack Steffen seemed to be the chosen goalkeeper by Gregg Berhalter to stand between the sticks for the USA in the team’s return to the World Cup. He played virtually every single game with the team since this new …
What The Zack Steffen World Cup Snub Should Teach Young Goalkeepers Read More »
A couple of days ago I came across the story of Robert Enke. It wasn’t my first time coming across the story, in fact, I remember perfectly when it happened. However, due to the tragic nature of the story it wasn’t one that I liked to look back on. Recently though when I heard that …
Robert Enke & The Importance Of Mental Health For Goalkeepers Read More »
Very few countries have such an intense goalkeeper controversy heading into the World Cup than the one that Spain has. Although, the question is really between the guy that you thought would’ve been your starter after the retirement of Iker Casillas, and the guy who’s taken the spot over and more or less performed well. …
Who Should Start For Spain At Goalkeeper During The World Cup? Read More »
This is a position battle that has been in the public eye for a while. It seemed like there was really nothing Marc Andre Ter Stegen could do to overtake Manuel Neuer. Things came to a head during the lead up to the Russia 2018 World Cup when Neuer was coming off an injury, and …
Who’s Going To Start At Goalkeeper For Germany At The World Cup? Read More »
For a couple of years now has been somewhat reluctant to name a starting goalkeeper. It kind of seems like Alisson Becker is the preferred option for Tite, but then he gives Ederson some playing time. In the late stages of the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the World Cup since Brazil had already made the tournament …
Brazil May Rotate Their Starting Goalkeeper At The World Cup – Is That A Good Idea? Read More »
