U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international soccer.
Naeher is part of the squad for two upcoming matches in Europe, but these will mark the end of her 11-year journey representing the United States.
Throughout her illustrious career, she played a pivotal role in the U.S. team’s triumph at the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and secured a gold medal at the Olympics held this summer in France.
Remarkably, Naeher is the only U.S. goalkeeper to have achieved a shutout in both a World Cup final and an Olympic final.
Her notable contribution includes a crucial save during the Olympic final, helping secure a 1-0 victory over Brazil.
Throughout her time on the field, Naeher earned a reputation for her composed and dependable leadership, and she stands out as one of only three goalkeepers to have surpassed 100 caps for the U.S. team.
Naeher made her national team debut in 2014, serving as a backup to Hope Solo during the 2015 World Cup, which the U.S. won.
After the 2016 Olympics, she established herself as the starting goalkeeper and contributed to the team’s successful title defense at the 2019 World Cup.
At 36 years old, Naeher has also been a key player for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League since 2016, further showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport.
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