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The world cup has come and gone with the awards for Golden Boot and Golden Glove handed out. Yet the person who won the award for Golden Glove is unlike many of the goalkeepers in the world right now. One might say without Manuel Neuer in and out of the net for Germany they might not have won the World Cup. Why? Because Manuel Neuer did what Germany needed him to do which was be a goalkeeper and field player all at the same time. Unless Neuer has the ability to read the game, start higher, distribute just as good as field players, read the game just as good as a center back, and shot stop Germany may not have won the 2014 World Cup. Look at the link below for the proof that good keepers MUST be field players and Goalkeepers at the same time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VoHQHIIPqg

Manuel Neuer - World Cup 2014 ᴴᴰ ▶ Manuel Neuer ▶ Germany ▶ FIFA World Cup 2014 ▶ Ignore Tags : Germany DFB Die Nationalmannschaft National Team Jogi Joachim Löw Hansi Flick Oliver Bierhoff ...

Coaches always tell goalkeepers to take the best possible position for every situation. Why? So the save can look safe, sound, secure, and easy. Perfect example was on display yesterday from Tim Howard. His game awareness to see what was developing in front of him so he could take the best, the highest, and most aggressive position for that shot was the difference maker. By the time the shot was hit the shooters had a very narrow window to hit. Well done by Tim Howard.

Click the link below to see what I am talking about!



http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11165912&ex_cid=sportscenterFB

WATCH: All Of Tim Howard's 16 Saves ESPN Video: Watch all 16 of Tim Howard's epic saves as he vied to keep the United States alive against Belgium.

Attention: Winners of the Summer Goalkeeper Camp Glove give away!

The winners of a $50 pair of gloves are: Hailey and Justin Swanson. They both took the challenge of analyzing the Tim Howard video below with great success.

“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can have what others can’t.” - Author Unknown

USA vs. Nigeria Game today at EverBank Field in Jacksonville Florida. First National Team game, Go USA!