Peter Mellor had a successful goalkeeping career in England, playing for Fulham, Burnley, Portsmouth and more. He later moved to North America to play in the North American Soccer League, before retiring. He moved to Florida and, ultimately, began life after soccer. However, Mellor was pulled back into the coaching ranks and ultimately become a critical influence in goalkeeping development within the ranks of US Soccer.
In that role, Mellor coached many of the best young players in the game. One of those players was Tim Howard, who he first met during an ODP camp where the New Jersey native stood out among older, more established players. Mellor joined Founding Futbol and shared his memories of Howard, how their relationship evolved, what made the US Soccer legand special, and so much more.
Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Extra Time is an additional weekly episode that shares reactions and reflections from the chapters, and brings additional guests into the fold.Â
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Host: Kent Malmros
Guest: Peter Mellor (Former EFL Goalkeeper, Goalkeeping Coach US Soccer)
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