Unsung Keepers: Building Brands Beyond the Goal Line
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People Mentioned
- Briana Scurry (Former US Women's National Team Goalkeeper, 99er) - Discussed her career, the 1999 Women's World Cup, and the marketability of goalkeepers.
- Brandi Chastain - Referenced for her iconic shirt-off celebration after scoring the winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup.
- Hope Solo (Former US Women's National Team Goalkeeper) - Mentioned as a notorious goalkeeper who made headlines, both positive and negative.
- Alyssa Naeher (US Women's National Team Goalkeeper) - Discussed as a brilliant goalkeeper whose contributions were overshadowed by field players in the media.
- Megan Rapinoe (US Women's National Team Player) - Mentioned as a field player who received significant media attention.
- Alex Morgan (US Women's National Team Player) - Mentioned as a field player who received significant media attention.
- Christen Press (US Women's National Team Player) - Mentioned as a field player.
- Tobin Heath (US Women's National Team Player) - Mentioned as a field player.
- Lindsey Horan (US Women's National Team Player) - Mentioned as a field player.
- Martin Paas (FC Dallas Goalkeeper, MLS All-Star) - Interviewed about his journey as a goalkeeper, his business ventures, and the growth of the MLS.
- Edwin van der Sar (Former Dutch Goalkeeper) - Referenced by Martin Paas as an inspiration for his goalkeeping career, particularly for a penalty kick save in the European Championships.
- Iker Casillas (Former Spanish Goalkeeper) - Mentioned as a top goalkeeper who secured glove deals due to international recognition.
- Gianluigi Buffon (Former Italian Goalkeeper) - Mentioned as a top goalkeeper who secured glove deals due to international recognition.
- Thibaut Courtois (Belgian Goalkeeper) - Referenced for playing volleyball, which benefited his goalkeeping skills.
- Petr Cech (Former Czech Goalkeeper) - Referenced for playing ice hockey, which benefited his goalkeeping skills.
- Lionel Messi (Argentinian Footballer) - Mentioned for his impact on the MLS, contributing to the league's skyrocketing attention.
Organizations & Institutions
- FIFA - The international governing body of association football, mentioned in relation to the World Cup.
- US Women's National Team - The national soccer team of the United States, frequently discussed in the context of their successes and impact on women's soccer.
- WNBA - Women's National Basketball Association, mentioned as a league spurred by the success of women's sports in the 1996 Olympics.
- WUSA - Women's United Soccer Association, mentioned as the first professional women's soccer league in the US, which eventually folded.
- WPS - Women's Professional Soccer, another professional women's soccer league in the US, which also folded.
- NWSL - National Women's Soccer League, the current professional women's soccer league in the US, mentioned for its success and evolution.
- FC Dallas - Martin Paas's current team in Major League Soccer.
- MLS - Major League Soccer, the professional men's soccer league in the United States and Canada, discussed for its growth and positioning.
- Kotkama - The company Martin Paas partnered with to develop his signature goalkeeper gloves.
Other Resources
- Padel - A racket sport that Martin Paas is passionate about and has invested in.