Top 100 American Goalkeepers (USMNT Depth Chart)

After over a decade of updates, the top 100 returns once again with this spring’s lineup. Each goalkeeper is ranked by a number of factors: historical individual results, current individual level of play, and projected on-field performance. The Everybody Soccer top 100 removes exterior noise from various media outlets, past accolades, and team statistics to isolate the goalkeeper’s current level of play in ranking the goalkeepers in order of who would give the US the best chance to win a hypothetical knockout game tomorrow. To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since July 2013, click here.

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1. Diego Kochen

The Fall 2026 international window featured four goalkeepers, but in reality fans had been conditioned to expect the bulk of the minutes to go to one or two goalkeepers. Over the past ten years, goalkeeper after goalkeeper had been called up only for a few to actually see time on the field, while many would return to their club scene, often times still without a cap to their name. However the four game series not only broke that mold, but it marked the arrival of Barca product’ Diego Kochen. Not only did Kochen earn his first caps with the senior team, but he was rewarded with a full 90 minutes against Mexico, easily the most important match in the four game stretch.

Kochen’s developmental track does raise the question about the US’s goalkeeper development. On one hand, it’s good enough to have a kid go to Barca as 12. On the other hand, most of his development happened in Spain, not the US. The end product? A game manager who’s fantastic in complex situations, especially 1v1s. Kochen wants to be involved in the play, whether in starting the attack or stopping one. And despite the average athleticism, he’s smart enough to know how to cover the goalmouth and final third to deny chances on goal.

Despite the winding pathway to this point, Americans are still eager to claim him as their own, and understandably so. Kochen brings an air of confidence and excitement to the position that we haven’t seen in some time. And Pochettino naming his the 90 minute starter against Mexico in the fall international window seems to be a sign of more to come.

2. Ethan Horvath

Prior to joining the Red Bulls, minutes have been hard to come by for Horvath as English clubs’ hyper-competitive environment makes every goalkeeper earn their spot week-in, week-out. However, Horvath has proven himself to be a fair replica of 90’s goaltenders: good shot stoppers who can control the 18. Although he isn’t the goalkeeper to ping around 40 passes on a dime, his ability to cover the box and goal frame is hard to come by, especially in the USMNT goalkeeping pool.

After ten caps already under his belt, it’s not unheard of to see Horvath back in net for the USMNT and his strong start to the MLS season gives weight behind his name. However, Horvath isn’t known for flawless play himself, as the inconsistent minutes led to inconsistent play overseas over the past couple years. As of Mid-October, the Red Bulls sit almost dead last in goals scored yet are still in playoff contention for having a (relatively) low goals against record. If Horvath can shoulder some responsibility and help the Red Bulls in a playoff run through strong performances, look to see Horvath re-enter the national team picture. Otherwise, RBNY may end up being a disappointing landing spot for the former USMNT goalkeeper.

3. Matt Turner

Advanced stat darling Matt Turner bounced out of MLS in 2022 to the English Premier League after the once undrafted goalkeeper produced a +.38 prevented goals per 96 minutes from 2019-2021, a stat that was twice that of second place Steve Clark and essentially lapped every other starter in the league. Unfortunately, Turner finding the cheat code that an ultimate line sitter in MLS can do well in the xG column didn’t translate overseas and the tumultuous time bouncing around Europe - including a situation that saw Nottingham Forrest and Lyon fight to not have him on their roster - seems to have taken a hit to Turner’s confidence and run of form.

Towards the back part of the season, Turner had once again jumped to the top of the xG standings for goalkeepers, yet his standing in the national team is a bit of a question mark going forward. Turner isn’t terribly off the mark but still not looking like the goalkeeper with 50+ caps to his name. At 31, it’d be a shame to see Turner start declining so early but Turner’s supporters don’t have many successes to point to in warrant a return to the USMNT starting spot. If Turner can turn around the Revs winless season, he might be able to make a case for a spot on the 2026 roster.

4. Brian Schwake

5. JT Marcinkowski

6. Roman Celentano

With Brady’s free-flowing approach to goalkeeping, Celentano’s meticulous approach is the complete opposite side of the coin. The midwesterner approaches goalkeeping with a clear black-and-white, right-and-wrong mindset for what works inside his game. There are very few moments we see Celentano look out of sorts, although his ultra-passive mindset helps sort out most of his decision-making.

Despite an impressive career 1.82 PPG in MLS league play, Celentano and Cincinnati have struggled to connect the pieces in the playoffs, compiling a meager 7-6 record in postseason play. Although it’d be nice to see Celentano stick around until Cincinnati can finally lift the Cup, there are several cases of young goalkeepers who stayed in MLS too long and the efforts to push the boulder up the hill only amounted to it rolling down the side. If Celentano wants to continue his upward trajectory, leaving MLS needs to happen sooner than later and challenge himself in a league where he must take more responsibility on the field, lest he become one of the many goalkeepers who stayed comfortable in MLS as a 10 year starter and plateaued in their mid 20’s.

7. Matt Freese

After turning down Manchester United to start his degree at Harvard University, Freese eventually made a name for himself as a “steady Eddy” type of goalkeeper. Freese would rarely concede poor goals in MLS play and always gave his team, New York City, a chance to stay in the match. Freese did this so well that when Matt Turner’s form plummeted while navigating England’s lower divisions, Freese was given a chance last summer as the number one for the US. Since June of 2025, Freese amassed 13 caps but it’s a different beast at the international level. Shortcomings like misplaying a through ball, retreating to his line on a collectable slotted ball, sitting too deep on his line, struggling to handle a backpass on his weak foot, spilling rebounds in front of goal, and simply not diving on shots - ones you’d see the likes of Tim Howard or Kasey Keller sprawl out for with every inch of their body - have led to Freese struggling to maintain shutouts when his prodecessors did.

Although there have been positives in Freese’s past twelve months, most recently his performance against his former MLS team, USMNT fans expect to see game-saving saves from the starter, not just reliable play in covering the middle third shots on the goal. If the former Crimson goalkeeper can continue to play at his peak, expect him to maintain the number one jersey through the summer. Otherwise, look for the USMNT number one to continually get passed around.

8. Chris Brady

Admittedly, it’s hard to put any goalkeeper at the number one slot for the US at the moment as the goalkeeping department has dipped to its lowest point since the 1980’s. Brady is awarded top billing largely for a combination of his big-time save ability and, unfortunately, every other goalkeeper continuing to have nervy moments or struggle to simply keep the ball out of the net. Considering that the US will be the underdog to any top soccer nation, they need a reliable goalkeeper to limit mistakes while making the big-time save in the knockout rounds that past American goalkeepers are known for. Simply having a goalkeeper that’s good in possession won’t be enough to beat the Belgians of the world (see 2014).

Long after being in Slonina’s shadow, Brady’s decision to carve his pathway in MLS is paying off as 2025 saw Brady surpass Slonina in career shutouts and games played. Chicago Fire’s goalkeeper coach, Zach Thornton, seemingly has given Brady a massive green light to play how he wants, not instilling hard guidelines on how he has to play every situation. The upside allows Brady to lean on his intuition and showcase his ability to make saves that few Americans can pull off. The downside is that some odd approaches can arise in Brady’s game, as shown in the 2026 opener for the Fire with an odd rebound and awkward attempt on the second save.

Understandably Brady’s window to prove himself as the number one will likely be after this World Cup, leaving fans to likely grind their teeth and tense their shoulders through the summer tournament, hoping whoever the number one for the USMNT can simply limit mistakes and not cost the team the game.

9. Drake Callender

It’s never a good look to bounce from team to team so quickly but greener and snowier pastures seem to be working out for the former Inter Miami starter. With Messi’s arrival in Miami, American starters quickly became a thing of the past and it didn’t take long for Callender to be relocated out of Miami completely. Callender thrives on being allowed to play with his gut and embrace chaos. Harnessing his inner Steve Clark, Callender doesn’t shy away from the gritty plays, but his success in those moments can waver severely. In 2023, Callender was rewarded with a national team call-up, while in the following seasons he looked like someone who might put his gloves on the wrong hands, playing beyond poorly and not shocking fans when he finally was told to pack his things. It’s a high ceiling, low floor situation with Callender but so far 2026 has gotten off to a good start for the California native. Here’s hoping Callender can continue to advocate for himself with strong “do whatever it takes to keep the ball out of the net” play for the rest of the season.

10. Andrew Thomas

Outside Looking In

11. Patrick Schulte, 25 - Columbus Crew
12. Brad Stuver, 35 - Austin FC
13. John Pulskamp, 25 - Sporting Kansas City
14. Josh Cohen, 34 - Chicago Fire
15. John McCarthy, 34 - New York Red Bulls
16. Pablo Sisniega, 31 - San Diego FC
17. Julian Eyestone, 20 - Brentford (England.1) #
18. Evan Louro, 30 - FC Cincinnati
19. Joe Willis, 38 - Nashville SC
20. Gabriel Slonina, 22 - Chelsea FC (England.1)

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21. Tyler Miller, 33 - Charlotte FC
22. Vicente Reyes, 22 - Norwich (England.2)
23. Luis Barraza, 29 - Inter Miami
24. George Marks, 26 - Philadelphia Union
25. Paul Walters, 22 - FC Cincinnati
26. Kendall McIntosh, 32 - Oakland Roots
27. Mike Lansing, 32 - Kristiansund (Norway.1)
28. Mason Stajduhar, 28 - Real Salt Lake
29. Earl Edwards, 34 - San Jose Earthquakes
30. Sean Johnson, 37 - DC United

31. Stefan Frei, 40 - Seattle Sounders
32. Alex Bono, 32 - DC United
33. Jacob Jackson, 26 - San Diego FC
34. Eric Dick, 32 - Indy Eleven
35. Gavin Beavers, 21 - Brondby (Denmark.1)
36. Sean Lewis, 34 - Spokane Velocity
37. Stefan Cleveland, 32 - Sporting Kansas City
38. Danny Vitiello, 30 - Sacramento Republic
39. Edward Delgado, 28 - FC Naples
40. Kayne Rizvanovich, 19 - Minnesota

41. Hunter Sulte, 24 - Portland Timbers
42. Nicolas Hansen, 25 - Colorado Rapids
43. Michael Collodi, 25 - FC Dallas
44. William Yarbrough, 37 - Toronto FC
45. Rashid Nuhu, 30 - Union Omaha
46. Luke Dennison, 30 - Drogheda United (Ireland.1)
47. Danny Rogers, 32 - St. Patrick's Athletic (Ireland.1)
48. Jeff Gal, 33 - Chicago Fire
49. Logan Ketterer, 32 - Lexington SC
50. Jordan Farr, 32 - DC United

51. Colin Shutler, 28 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks
52. Ethan Bandré, 28 - Loudon United
53. Antonio Carrera, 22 - Tigres UANL (Mexico.1)
54. Antony Siaha, 28 - Hartford Athletic
55. Luis Zamudio, 28 - Charleston Battery
56. Hunter Morse, 28 - Hearts of Pine
57. Adrian Hrvojevic, 19 - Hajduk Split (Croatia.1) #
58. Carlos Herrera, 29 - Detroit City
59. Carlos Merancio, 28 - Spokane Velocity
60. Jake McGuire, 32 - Sporting JAX

61. Alec Smir, 27 - Minnesota United FC
62. Christian Olivares, 24 - St. Louis City SC
63. Jonathan Kliewer, 25 - AC Boise
64. Adrian Zendejas, 31 - Vancouver Whitecaps
65. John Berner, 35 - Charleston Battery
66. Seth Torman, 27 - Greenville Triumph
67. Carlos Saldaña, 30 - Detroit City
68. Johan Penaranda, 26 - Lexington SC
69. Brady Scott, 27 - Los Angeles Galaxy
70. Rocco Rios Novo, 24 - Inter Miami

71. Artemio Olvera, 19 - Atlético de San Luis U21 (Mexico.1)
72. Andrew Pannenberg, 28 - New Mexico United
73. Andrew Rick, 20 - Philadelphia Union
74. Trey Muse, 27 - Portland Timbers
75. Duran Ferree, 20 - San Diego FC
76. Jared Mazzola, 27 - Las Vegas Lights FC
77. Ryan Troutman, 26 - Louisville City FC
78. Abraham Romero, 28 - El Paso Locomotive
79. Jacob Castro, 26 - Rhode Island FC
80. Richard Sanchez, 32 - San Antonio FC

81. George Tasouris, 30 - Charlotte Independence
82. Jonathan Burke, 28 - Knoxville
83. Benny Diaz, 27 - FC Juarez (Mexico.1)
84. Adam Beaudry, 20 - Colorado Rapids
85. Emmanuel Ochoa, 21 - CD Cruz Azul (Mexico.1)
86. JD Gunn, 26 - New England Revolution
87. Dane Jacomen, 25 - FC Tulsa
88. William Popp, 32 - Shonan Bellmare (Belgium.2)
89. Benjamin Machini, 30 - Hapoel Kfar Saba (Israel.2)
90. Daniel Kuzemka, 28 - Charleston Battery

91. Nicholas Holliday, 20 - Charlotte FC
92. Max Weinstein, 22 - New England Revolution II
93. Michael Stone, 27 - Akademisk BK (Denmark.2)
94. Francesco Montali, 26 - San Jose Earthquakes
95. Kris Shakes, 25 - New Mexico United
96. Zackory Campagnolo, 19 - Colorado Rapids
97. Mike Sheridan, 25 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
98. Cabral Carter, 22 - LAFC
99. Nicolas Montoya, 19 - North Texas SC
100. Bryan Dowd, 24 - Colorado Rapids

How Expected Goals Improves Football Betting Decisions

Expected goals, usually called xG, gives each shot a value based on its chance of becoming a goal. A tap-in from two meters might rate 0.75. A weak shot from 25 meters might rate 0.03. Simple idea. For bettors, it adds a sharper view than the final score, because football scores lie all the time. A team wins 2-0 after taking two shots, while the loser creates six clear chances. The table says one thing; the shot map says another. A bettor comparing the best Iceland betting sites on Monday can read https://ultimasnoticias.com.ve/apuestas/en-is/betting-sites-iceland/ notes on sportsbook licensing before checking how those books price xG-heavy teams. Prices matter. One sentence later, a side note from the casino market still helps: the critically acclaimed brand Golisimo operates as an online casino, which shows how review labels differ across betting and gaming products. xG keeps the football part grounded in shots, locations, and pressure.

Reading the score behind the score

The most common mistake is treating a result as proof. It is not. A 1-0 win built on 0.4 xG tells a different story from a 1-0 win built on 2.6 xG and twelve shots inside the box. Tiny sample, big signal.

xG helps bettors separate finishing luck from repeatable attacking work. If Brighton creates 1.9 xG for four straight matches but scores twice in total, the market might still cool on them. That creates interest if the next opponent allows high-quality chances through central areas. The bettor is not chasing a hunch. He is pricing process.

Defensive xG matters just as much. A side conceding few shots but giving up penalties, cutbacks, and free headers is not safe. The danger is hidden until goals arrive.

Turning xG into market edges

Markets react fast to goals, red cards, and league position. They react slower to shot quality when the final score looks normal. That gap is where xG earns its place.

Take a mid-table home side priced at 2.40 after losing two matches. The losses look ugly. Under the hood, they created 3.8 xG across those games and conceded 1.1, with one missed penalty and a keeper error. A model does not need to call them unlucky forever. It needs to ask whether the next price reflects those chances.

The cleanest use is comparison. Bettors can line up team xG, xG against, home splits, rest days, and injuries, then compare the result with odds. If the true price looks nearer 2.10 than 2.40, the bet has room.

Spotting traps in small samples

Three matches can fool anyone. So can one huge chance.

A striker missing two open goals can swing a team's xG profile for a week. A promoted club facing Manchester City and Liverpool will look awful before meeting a weaker defence. Context keeps the number honest. xG is a starting point, not a verdict.

Good bettors split the data. Open-play xG says more about attack structure than penalty xG. Set-piece xG matters for teams with strong delivery, such as Arsenal under Mikel Arteta. Game state matters too. A team leading after ten minutes sits deeper, gives up harmless shots, and posts a strange xG line.

Venue matters. Weather matters in Icelandic spring fixtures, where wind turns crosses into coin flips. A raw season average ignores that. A sharper read checks the match notes before touching the price.

Pairing numbers with team news

xG without lineups is half a picture. Bad idea.

A team that creates 1.7 xG per match with its first-choice wingers might drop to blunt crossing if both are injured. The model still shows a strong attack unless the bettor adjusts it. Names change numbers. A suspended full-back, a backup keeper, or a tired midfield after Thursday travel can move the bet more than the last result.

Pressing style also shifts xG. Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou leaves space behind the line, so opponents get clearer chances when the press breaks. That does not make every over bet smart. It means the bettor checks which opponent has the speed to use that space.

Team news should be logged before prices move. Early reports at 10 a.m., confirmed squads one hour before kick-off, and manager quotes after training all belong in the same notebook.

Bankroll rules for xG bets

Strong data still loses. A keeper has the night of his life. A red card wrecks the plan. The post saves a favourite twice. Because of that, xG belongs inside a staking plan, not above it.

Flat staking works for most bettors. One unit per bet, maybe half a unit on thinner edges, keeps variance from turning one bad Saturday into a damaged account. Bigger stakes need a clear price gap, a stable sample, and no late team-news shock. Chasing is poison.

Record keeping makes the method real. The log should include closing odds, projected xG edge, actual xG, score, stake, and a short note such as “lost, two big chances missed” or “won, poor process.” After 100 bets, patterns appear. Some leagues will fit the model. Some will punish it.

Expected goals improves football betting decisions because it asks a better question: did the team create chances that repeat? The next step is simple. Pick one league, track ten matches, and compare the odds with the shot quality before placing a bet. No rush. The market will still be there tomorrow anyway.

4 Highest RTP Slots at Crypto Casinos in 2026

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What Makes a Great Goalkeeper Coach?

Every goalkeeper has a story about one coach who changed everything, the person who noticed a flaw in footwork or a hesitation under pressure and quietly fixed it over months of repetition. Goalkeeper coaching is one of the most specialized jobs in football, and yet it rarely gets the spotlight that strikers or tacticians receive. Understanding what actually goes into shaping a shot-stopper reveals a craft built on patience, precision, and psychology.

A Role Built on Specialization

Outfield coaches can rotate through many positions during their careers, but goalkeeping demands a separate track entirely. The technical demands of diving, positioning, distribution, and command of the box are different enough from general play that most footballing bodies require distinct qualifications for anyone coaching the position. This specialization is why dedicated pathways exist at every level of the sport, from grassroots clubs to national federations.

In fact, some national federations have formalized this even further by creating structured entry points specifically for aspiring goalkeeper coaches. The United Arab Emirates Football Association, for instance, has run a Goalkeeping Coach Level 1 Course designed to certify specialist instructors, a sign of how seriously the position is now treated even outside the sport's traditional powerhouses.

Technical Foundations Come First

At the core of any goalkeeper coaching program are the basics: handling technique, footwork patterns, and body positioning relative to the ball. Coaches spend enormous amounts of time on seemingly small details, like the angle of a keeper's hands on a low shot or the timing of a set position before a cross arrives. These details compound over a career, and small errors left uncorrected can become habits that cost matches.

Modern coaching also leans heavily on video analysis, allowing keepers to study their own tendencies frame by frame. A coach might notice that a keeper consistently drops their weight too early against low shots, then design specific repetition drills to retrain that instinct. This kind of granular feedback loop is what separates a structured program from simple shot-stopping practice.

The Mental Side of the Position

Goalkeeping is often described as the loneliest position on the pitch, and coaches who work with keepers know that psychology matters as much as technique. A single mistake by a goalkeeper is usually visible and often costly, so building resilience and short memory is a constant part of the job. Good coaches teach routines for shaking off errors quickly rather than letting one moment affect an entire performance.

Communication skills also fall under a goalkeeper coach's remit, since organizing a defense from the back requires confidence and clarity under pressure. Coaches often work on vocal cues, timing of instructions, and even body language that projects calm to teammates. These are subtle skills, but they can be the difference between a keeper who commands their box and one who simply reacts to it.

Adapting to the Modern Game

Goalkeeping has changed significantly over the past two decades, with distribution and ball-playing ability now central to the role. Coaches must now train keepers to be comfortable receiving passes under pressure and starting attacks with accurate footwork, not just stopping shots. This shift has expanded the scope of goalkeeper coaching to include elements once reserved for outfield players.

This evolution has pushed coaching bodies worldwide to update their curricula, often referencing guidelines from organizations such as FIFA, which periodically reviews technical development frameworks for coaching education globally. Staying aligned with these standards helps ensure that goalkeeper coaches are teaching methods that reflect the current demands of professional football.

Why the Craft Matters More Than Ever

As football becomes more tactically sophisticated, the goalkeeper's role continues to expand, and so does the responsibility of the coach shaping that player. A great goalkeeper coach blends technical rigor, psychological insight, and adaptability to modern tactics into a single, ongoing teaching relationship. It is a craft that rarely gets headlines, but its influence is visible in every clean sheet and every composed pass out from the back.

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