Stan Anderson of FC United fame returns to talk about how goalkeeping in MLS has changed since 1996. In 1992, FIFA introduced the back pass rule, which limited goalkeepers from picking up a kicked pass from a teammate. Obviously, there’s a heavy emphasis on playing out of the back in today’s game but what did that look in 1996? How did teams attack and what did teams require of their goalkeepers? And finally, what demands are put on a goalkeeper in 2020? Stan and I compare and contrast the two eras and discuss how modern goalkeepers would fair in 1996 and how goalkeepers from 1996 would fair in today’s game.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Stan’s history as a goalkeeper and how goalkeeper gloves have changed over the years
11:30 - High priorities and responsibilities in the late 80s and Stan’s playing career
14:45 - Goalkeeping playing styles in MLS in 1996
25:20 - Goalkeeping playing styles in MLS in 2020
36:00 - What responsibilities modern managers place on goalkeepers
42:00 - Would modern goalkeepers be successful in 1996’s game?
56:15 - Would goalkeepers from 1996 be successful in the modern game?
1:04:30 - How Tony Meola can be a better commentator