Goalkeepers

Safe Hands Under Stress: The Crucial Saves That Defined A Week Of Big Games

Despite all the hype, cup finals and semifinals tend to disappoint. Nerves take hold of the players, and the play on the pitch is dictated by a fear of losing rather than a desire to win. These matches become cagey affairs defined by midfield battles and long clearances, both caused by an aversion to conceding.

This week was different. The FA Cup final was an end-to-end affair, the notoriously-prudent EFL Championship playoff semifinals were both entertaining affairs and the Europa League final was an emotive footballing masterclass.

Phenom Chicago Fire Goalkeeper Slonina Turns Down Poland And Commits To USA

The next potential goalkeeping great in U.S. soccer history has committed to play with the Stars and Stripes. Gabriel "Gaga" Slonina, 18, was eligible to represent Poland or the U.S. and even received a call-up from the Poland national team to play in the UEFA Nations League next month. 

Slonina was born in Addison, Illinois, and is of Polish descent.

Slonina, the youngest goalkeeper to ever start in MLS, took to Twitter on Friday to announce his “heart is American.”

"¡A La Derecha!": Memo Ochoa Desoye Consejos Y Pachuca Rescata Valioso Empate Desde El Punto Penal

Atajar penales no es el fuerte de Guillermo Ochoa y esto volvió a quedar en evidencia en el 1-1 del América y el Pachuca en el duelo de ida de las semifinales del Clausura 2022. Cara a cara ante Nico Ibáñez, Memo se tiró al lado contrario del balón y nada pudo hacer para evitar una igualdad que se antoja valiosísima para los Tuzos.

Lo más increíble de todo es que desda la banca del América le habían pedido al portero que se tirara a su derecha, donde fue el balón, pero él prefirió desoír la sugerencia.

How Did He Do That? Kevin Trapp Pulls Off Save Of Year In Biggest Match Of Season

Eintracht Frankfurt fans traveled en masse to Seville for the Europa League final on Wednesday. Their German goalkeeper ensured they’ll be partying deep into the Spanish night. An unbelievable Kevin Trapp save vs Rangers helped Frankfurt claim the Europa League crown, the club’s first European trophy in 42 years.

Mason Mount Flubs His Chance As Liverpool Keeps Quadruple Dreams Alive

Maybe Chelsea should try to start scoring goals in regulation of domestic cup finals. Or maybe coach Thomas Tuchel should give more respect to American penalty takers. For the third time in three years and second in a manner of months, the Blues missed a chance to bring home hardware via a penalty shootout defeat after a scoreless draw.

Liverpool outlasted Chelsea 6-5 in a dramatic shootout following 120 minutes of scoreless football to claim the 2022 FA Cup trophy. The win kept Liverpool’s hopes for an unprecedented quadruple alive.

This Is Why We Love Football — Delirium In Stuttgart As Survival Clinched With 92nd-Minute Winner

There’s something about simultaneous kickoffs on the final day of the season that makes for must-watch viewing. The Bundesliga season came to a close on Saturday with all nine matches kicking off at the same time. While the title was long ago clinched by Bayern Munich (as usual), there was drama around the European places and relegation zone on the final day.

Alfredo Talavera Le Dice Adiós A Pumas – ¿Cuál Será Su Próximo Destino?

Después de la amarga derrota en la final de la Liga de Campeones de la Concacaf ante Seattle Sounders y un Clausura 2022 privado de playoffs, la Lillineta comienza a destartalarse. 

Camilo Vargas Atajó Furioso Remate Del Chicote Calderón Con Lo Que Más Duele

Atlas derrotó de visita a Chivas y se quedó con el primer round de los cuartos de final del Apertura 2022. Los rojinegros – actuales campeones del fútbol mexicano – rescataron el valioso botín desde el Estadio Akron gracias a un doblete del canterano Jeremy Márquez y un buen par de tapadas del arquero colombiano Camilo Vargas, quien incluso no dudó en ofrecer sus partes nobles en sacrificio del trabajo colectivo.

MLS Veteran Opens Up About Body Shaming, Eating Disorders

Chris Seitz played professional soccer for 15 years before retiring in January. Now the MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper is opening up about his issues with body shaming and eating disorders.

Seitz won an NCAA title with Maryland, an MLS Cup with Real Salt Lake and U.S. Open Cups with both FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo. The California native made more than 100 career MLS appearances and wore the No. 1 jersey for the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics. 

He’s been around. He’s won. And he’s had struggles.

Fans De Rayados Se Rinden Ante Barovero, El Arquero Que Los Dejó Fuera Del Clausura 2022

No es común ver a los aficionados del fútbol rendirse ante el arquero de un equipo rival que te deja fuera de competencia en una tanda de penales. Sin embargo, eso es más o menos lo que ocurrió en el Gigante de Acero, una vez que el Monterrey quedara eliminado del Clausura 2022 en manos de Marcelo Barovero, portero del Atlético de San Luis.

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