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Wim Wenders’ directorial debut, “The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick,” is finally free to all via the Museum of Modern Art and Film at Lincoln Center’s New Directors/New Films festival. Based on a novel of the same name by Nobel laureate Peter Handke, this movie is a distinct investigation into a German generation consumed by a condition of aimlessness. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick’ review: A languid look at aimlessness

This long-lost directorial debut by German director Wim Wenders about alienation in post-war Germany is playing for free as part of the 50th edition of the New Directors/New Films festival.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor April 22, 2021

After decades of being inaccessible to cinephiles due to its rarity, Wim Wenders’ directorial debut, “The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick,” is finally free to all...

Sergio Monton, a senior in the School of Professional Studies, scored the game-winning goal on Friday night. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Turns Poor Start to Season Around

After starting the season with four straight losses, the men’s soccer team has overcome its early shortcomings and given itself a chance to return to the NCAA tournament.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

The Violets endured a tough start to the season, losing their first four games. While the team struggled offensively, only scoring two goals during that period, it also allowed...

Meghan Marhan has been the starting goalkeeper for NYU for the past two years. (Via NYU Athletics)

Saving Goals and Taking Names

Soft-spoken off the field, the goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team makes her presence known on the field with her consistently impressive performances.
Maria Levine, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

During the past two seasons, women’s soccer starting goalkeeper Meghan Marhan has become a key player for the Violets, establishing a reputation with shutouts and game-saving...

NYU men’s soccer goalie Grant Engels, a junior in CAS, has been awarded UAA Player of the Week.

Grant Engel of Men’s Soccer Earns UAA Player of the Week

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer November 6, 2017
Goalkeeper Grant Engel has been a standout for the Violets this season.
Lucas Doucette is a goalkeeper for the NYU men’s soccer team.

Junior goalie trades San Diego for soccer

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Sophomore goalkeeper Lucas Doucette talks about his transition from California and his off-the-field life.