What makes someone choose the loneliest position on the field? In this Soccerish Special, we dive into The Goalkeeper’s Story — a journey from backyard dreams to the highest levels of the game.Tony Meola remembers the mullet era and how the role has transformed.Jill Loyden and Christina Unkel unpack the pressures young keepers face and the bravery the position demands.Jenny Nguyen brings humor and honesty about what it means to “dream big” in goal.Ann-Katrin Berger shares her philosophy on playing high, her iconic one-handed save at the Euros, and her fight through thyroid cancer — including the tattoos and sign language she uses to honor her sister.Danny Higginbotham explains how footwork has become as important as shot-stopping in today’s game.Across acts — Who’d Be a Goalkeeper, Look No Hands, and A Goalkeeper’s Story — this special weaves technical evolution with human resilience. It’s about gloves, grit, and the courage to stand in hard places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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