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.

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