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Goalkeepers across all sports are a different breed of athlete. What makes them so unique? Take a listen to find out.
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Episode 34: Peter Drury
Carter talks with legendary soccer broadcaster for the Premier League on NBC Peter Drury about his own beginnings as a young goalkeeper, his journey into sports broadcasting, the necessary qualities it takes to be a great goalkeeper at the highest level, and his personal choice for the Golden Glove winner from this past men’s World Cup.
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Episode 33: Maddie Smith
Carter talks to University of Maryland women’s soccer goalkeeper Maddie Smith about growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, being inspired by the early & constant success of the women’s national team, deciding to go the junior college route, and ultimately finding success through her journey into the division 1 world.
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Episode 32: Angelina Anderson
Carter talks to current UC Berkeley women’s soccer goalkeeper Angelina Anderson about growing up in the Bay Area of California under two former college athlete parents, the development and coverage of women’s soccer in America adding inspiration to her game, falling in love with the position, playing with the national team, mental health battles that goalkeepers regularly endure and how to overcome them.
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Episode 31: John McCarthy
Carter talks with LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy about growing up in a rich Philadelphia sports culture, the best strategies for finding a good goalkeeper coach, the reality of college soccer, mental health hurdles as a goalkeeper, signing for his hometown MLS club, and having Will Ferrell as your team owner.
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Episode 30: Andrea Brändli
Carter talks to current Ohio State University and Swiss National Team women’s ice hockey goaltender Andrea Brändli about growing up in Switzerland, becoming infatuated with the position by watching a professional player have a great game, realizing her elite talent early, breaking barriers in her military service, handling the intense mental pressure of two Olympics and a national championship, and her future plans after Ohio State.
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Episode 29: Anna Spieker
Carter talks with University of Michigan field hockey goalkeeper Anna Spieker about growing up in Germany being surrounded by the sport, playing for elite clubs through high school, transferring her skills as a former soccer player, and chasing a national title with Michigan.