NCAA Women's Goalkeeper Rankings (Fall 2025)

Seniors

1. Pauline Nelles (Arizona State, Germany)
2. Jordan Nytes (Colorado)
3. Keara Fitzgerald (Washington State) #
4. Jordan Brown (Georgia) #
5. Teagan Wy (California)
6. Olivia Pratapas (NC State)
7. Taylor Rath (Utah State)
8. Erin Jones (Old Dominion)
9. Annabel Austen (Penn)
10. Molly Pritchard (Ohio State)

11. Bella Hollenbach (Milwaukee)
12. JLo Varada (Campbell, Puerto Rico)
13. Mac Titus (UT Martin)
14. Katie Bahn (Sam Houston State)
15. Sophine Kevorkian (LSU)
16. Addy Holgorsen (Clemson)
17. Belle Okoroafo (West Florida, D2)
18. Ally Zazzara (Tennessee)
19. Hannah Dickinson (Villanova)
20. Kamryn Willoughby (Eastern Washington)
21. Bella Grust (USC)
22. Caroline Duffy (Oklahoma)
23. Faith Nguyen (Texas Tech)
24. Camryn Miller (Cincinnati)
25. Tallulah Miller (Monmouth) #

# - did not finish season due to injury

Storylines to Watch: Although the NWSL followed the USL Super League’s footsteps in removing their annual college draft, every professional side is still narrowing down their top options to pull in for next season. Injuries unfortunately derailed Fitzgerald, Brown, and Miller’s momentum. We’re sending good vibes for a smooth recovery to the talented prospects and hopefully seeing them back on the field soon. Goalkeepers like Nytes, Wy, and Jones have significant strengths but are far from being rounded out goalkeepers, often relying too heavily on their athleticism to be the answer to opposing teams’ attacks. Some outside options like Austen, Miller, and Hollenbach might be viewed with high value for some pro clubs but the level of consistency is something that’s going to need to be cleaned up if they want to continue playing at the next level. Similar to the men’s seniors, it’ll be interesting to see which goalkeepers are viewed as just good college goalkeepers versus which ones are rated as untapped potential.

Juniors

1. Izzy Lee (Illinois)
2. Aubrey Brown (SMU)
3. Olivia Shippee (Boston College)
4. Victoria Safradin (Virginia)
5. Kate Phillips (Missouri)
6. Jayden Emmanuel (Florida)
7. Olivia Bodmer (Rutgers)
8. Mallorie Benhart (South Dakota State)
9. Audur Scheving (LSU, Iceland)
10. Laurynn Ziller (UC Irvine)
11. Atlee Olofson (Miami)
12. Jackie Hollomon (Notre Dame)

Storylines to Watch: Izzy Lee is the main standout here, leading the Fighting Illini to their first 13 win season since 2011. A few of these goalkeepers - Brown, Emmanuel, Benhart - have some of the toolkit professional scouts are looking for, but despite all standing at 5’11” or 6’0”, they’ve been off most scouts’ radars for one reason or another. On the other side of the coin, goalkeepers like Olivia Shippee and Olivia Bodmer are highly mobile goalkeepers who don’t shy away from the chaos of the game. For each goalkeeper here who can round out their game a little more by solving problems through athleticism and a detailed blueprint to their game, expect a professional side to invest in them in 2027.

Sophomores

1. Liv Geller (TCU)
2. Sonoma Kasica (Notre Dame)
3. Caroline Dysart (Duke)
4. Keegan Smith (Arkansas)
5. Valentina Amaral (Wake Forest)
6. Sydney Fuller (Texas A&M)
7. Cameron Gabrielson (Georgetown)
8. Nona Reason (Clemson)
9. Sarah Wommack (Mississippi State)
10. Hannah Johann (North Carolina, Germany)

11. Sarah Martin (Minnesota)
12. Paloma Pena Toro (Florida, Dominican Republic)
13. Liya Brooks (North Carolina)
14. Mariangela Medina (UCLA, Mexico)
15. Jamie Campbell (Colorado)
16. Azul Alvarez (Baylor)
17. Genesis Perez Watson (UCF, Costa Rica)
18. Jillian Medvecky (Pepperdine)
19. Addie Todd (Florida State)
20. Nimu Karani (St. Louis)
21. Amaris Franco (Santa Clara)
22. Sammy Widnick (Drexel)

Storylines to Watch: Following the thread of inconsistency from the seniors and juniors, the entire sophomore class seems plagued by this issue. At times, you’ll drop your jaw looking at saves from Geller, Kasica, Wommock, or Johann and the next moment you’re seeing them give up a soft goal. Karani, Campbell, and Gabrielson faced extremely limited minutes this fall, but all showed signs of more to come in 2026. As far as natural talent goes, the sophomores are loaded but none have showcased a consistent level of play you’d expect to see from a future pro. This offseason will be a silent proving ground to see who’s willing to put the work in to elevate their game from “good” to “great”.

First Years

1. Kate Ockene (Florida State)
2. Khadijah Cisse (Kentucky, Canada)
3. Caroline Birkel (Stanford)
4. Noe Henning (Michigan State, Canada)
5. Charlotte Wilfert (UC San Diego)
6. Hannah Folliard (Georgia)
7. Evan O'Steen (Florida State)
8. Nyamma Nelson (Northwestern)
9. Daphne Nakfoor (UCLA)
10. Molly Vapensky (Duke)
11. Talisa Perez (UC Riverside)

Storylines to Watch: Ockene’s journey last fall went from being a quiet three-star recruit to winning the NCAA All-Tournament Defensive Most Outstanding Player award. Notching only 145 minutes through August and September, Ockene only gained momentum throughout the season, including a last-second save in the semifinal against TCU and an eight-save shutout in the final over Stanford. As to Evan O’Steen’s future with the school, it’s hard to say, but we’ve surely not seen the last of the starting goalkeeper for the United States’ U17s. Canada represented well this fall with Cisse and Henning, goalkeepers that US fans may come to remember well over the years, while some smaller schools like UC San Diego and UC Riverside received a strong return on investment with Wilfert and Perez. Although starting for a top school understandably comes with immense pressure, taking the number one spot as a first year when you’re expecting to see multiple chances on goal a game takes a specific amount of confidence as well.

Past Collegiate Goalkeeper Rankings

2025: Preseason
2024: Preseason and Final
2023: Preseason and Final
2022: Preseason and Final
2021: Preseason and Final
2020: Preseason and Final
2019: Preseason and Final
2018: Preseason and Final
2017: Preseason and Final
2016: Preseason and Final
2015: Preseason and Final

NCAA Women's Goalkeeper Rankings (Preseason Fall 2025)

Seniors

1. Teagan Wy (California)
2. Pauline Nelles (Arizona State, Germany)
3. Olivia Pratapas (NC State)
4. Keara Fitzgerald (Washington State)
5. Jordan Brown (Georgia)
6. Ally Lynch (Purdue)
7. Addy Holgorsen (Clemson)
8. Camryn Miller (Cincinnati)
9. Bella Hollenbach (Milwaukee)
10. Kamryn Willoughby (Eastern Washington)

11. Shea Vanderbosch (Syracuse)
12. Caroline Duffy (Oklahoma)
13. Ally Zazzara (Tennessee)
14. JLo Varada (Campbell, Puerto Rico)
15. Jordan Nytes (Colorado)
16. Cara Martin (Georgetown)
17. Sally Rainey (Indiana)
18. Cassie Coster (Monmouth)
19. Blythe Braun (Syracuse)
20. Belle Okoroafo (Michigan State)

One to Watch: Keara Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald enters the 2025 season with hopes of finishing her long and winding road on a positive note, while Washington State looks to recapture some of the magic in their 2019 Final Four run. State’s middling past few years paired with Fitzgerald returning from ACL surgery raise some questions on what to ultimately expect to see, as it’s a situation that can easily go sour if one or two things turn the wrong way. However, if Fitzgerald can stay healthy and return to form, she might not only be able to get State to regain their postseason magic, but she might also give herself a chance at playing at the next level.

Juniors

1. Victoria Safradin (Virginia)
2. Olivia Bodmer (Rutgers)
3. Kate Phillips (Missouri)
4. Maddie Buckley (UC Santa Barbara)
5. Izzy Lee (Illinois)
6. Leah Parsons (UAB, Canada)
7. Abby Gundry (North Carolina)
8. Kyla Holmes (Yale)
9. Morgan Hobbs (UNC Wilmington)
10. Allison Deardorff (Loyola-Chicago)

One to Watch: Olivia Bodmer. Of Rutgers’ 21 games last season, 15 were decided by a goal or less, highlighting the importance of Bodmer’s play. There were certainly some low points in the season, notably Bodmer’s failed clearance against Maryland or the unfortunate deflection off the post against UConn, but the Jersey-native wasn’t afraid to put her body on the line to keep her side in the fight, as she did countless times last fall. Bodmer teeters on the cusp of good or great, depending on how much nuance Bodmer can instill in her game moving forward. Look to see how the upperclassman has added detail in her game as Rutgers will surely lean heavily on their goalkeeper this fall.

Sophomores

1. Liv Geller (TCU)
2. Hannah Johann (North Carolina, Germany)
3. Sonoma Kasica (Notre Dame)
4. Sydney Fuller (Texas A&M)
5. Jamie Campbell (Colorado)
6. Addie Todd (Florida State)
7. Sarah Wommack (Mississippi State)
8. Genesis Perez Watson (UCF, Costa Rica)
9. Jillian Medvecky (Pepperdine)
10. Nona Reason (Clemson)
11. Mariangela Medina (UCLA, Mexico)
12. Kennadie Marchand (Vanderbilt)

One to Watch: Sarah Wommack. Wommack looks to pioneer the Appalachian State-to-Mississippi State transfer pipeline as the freshman shocked opposing coaches with her continual rebuffing of opposing offenses. Now in the SEC, Wommack will have to take on even more responsibility as State’s expectations are at an all-time high, coming off one of its best seasons ever. Wommack has been granted the number one jersey for a reason but for a program that’s looking to move beyond a Sweet Sixteen appearance, Wommack will need more than athleticism to bolster the Bulldogs’ chances in November. If Wommack can continue to extend her skill set beyond shot-stopping, look for the rocket on Wommack’s back to grow even larger.

Freshmen

1. Lexi Baldwin (Mississippi)
2. Evan O'Steen (Florida State)
3. Molly Vapensky (Duke)
4. Caroline Birkel (Stanford)
5. Zoe Anderson (UNC Wilmington)
6. Nyamma Nelson (Northwestern)
7. Jacqueline Gabbert (Minnesota)
8. Kennedy Zorn (Michigan State)
9. Wicki Dunlap (Virginia)
10. Kaele Smith (NJIT)

One to Watch: Evan O'Steen. Although TST headlines were rightfully filled with Hope Solo and Lindsey Harris, the young Florida State commit had an impressive showing in the summer tournament at just 17 years old. O’Steen was active in organizing the defense, cutting off slotted balls into the 18, and playing well off her line in order to help maintain possession for her team. The confident keeper did well in most areas of the field but close range situations saw her caught between two minds too often. Assuming the YNT goalkeeper will get a chance on the field this fall, look to see how O’Steen does on a larger stage and in a larger goal with one of the top schools in the nation this fall.

Past Collegiate Goalkeeper Rankings

2024: Preseason and Final
2023: Preseason and Final
2022: Preseason and Final
2021: Preseason and Final
2020: Preseason and Final
2019: Preseason and Final
2018: Preseason and Final
2017: Preseason and Final
2016: Preseason and Final
2015: Preseason and Final

The World's Top 24 Goalkeepers Under 24

In conjunction with the posts for the men’s and women’s best goalkeepers in the world, we’re taking a closer look at the world’s best U24 goalkeepers. Goalkeepers are rated on both current form as well as potential. Considering the demands of the modern game, goalkeepers with confident decision-making abilities, fluidness in the box, and strong athleticism scored high while others fell below or were left off the list entirely. For past lists, click here to see how the top 50 and top U24 rankings have changed over the years or click on the player to see highlights of their game, if available.

Rankings were last updated July 1, 2025.

Women’s Top 24 Under 24 Years Old

rk. name - club, nationality (age)

1. Livia Peng - Werder Bremen, Switzerland (23)
2. Emmie Allen - Bay FC, USA (22)
3. Elene Lete - Real Sociedad, Spain (23)
4. Laura Dick - Hoffenheim, Germany (22)
5. Antonia Canales - Valencia, Chile (22)
6. Ena Mahmutovic - Bayern Munich, Germany (21)

7. Halle Mackiewicz - Chicago Stars, USA (23)
8. Noemi Benz - FC Zurich, Switzerland (21)
9. Lucie Schlime - First Vienna, Luxembourg (21)
10. Selma Panengstuen - SK Brann, Norway (22)
11. Anna Koivunen - Djurgarden, Finland (23)
12. Julia Kassen - Free Agent, Germany (23)

13. Cristina Roque - Utah Royals, USA (23)
14. Enith Salon - Valencia, Spain (23)
15. Megan Plaschko - Athlone Town AFC, USA (23)
16. Elizabeth Beardsley - Houston Dash, USA (22)
17. Sofie Nielsen-Gron - Kolding IF, Denmark (22)
18. Serina Backmark - AIK, Sweden (22)

19. Natalia Radkiewicz - Pogon Szczecin, Poland (21)
20. Maria Valenzuela - Levante, Spain (22)
21. Neeku Purcell - Brooklyn FC, USA (21)
22. Julia Arrula - Real Sociedad, Spain (19)
23. Juliane Schmid - Hoffenheim, Germany (21)
24. Daniëlle de Jong - Twente, Netherlands (22)

Men’s Top 24 Under 24 Years Old

rk. name - club, nationality (age)

1. Guillaume Restes - Toulouse, France (20)
2. Bart Verbruggen - Brighton, Netherlands (22)
3. Jonas Urbig - Bayern Munich, Germany (21)
4. Antonin Kinsky - Tottenham, Czech Republic (22)
5. Karl Hein - Arsenal, Estonia (23)
6. Cezary Miszta - Rio Ave, Poland (23)

7. Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro - AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands (21)
8. Marvin Keller - BSC Young Boys, Switzerland (23)
9. James Trafford - Burnley, England (22)
10. Georgiy Yermakov - Maccabi Haifa, Ukraine (23)
11. Robin Roefs - NEC Nijmegen, Netherlands (22)
12. Radek Vitek - Manchester United, Czech Republic (21)

13. Nikolas Polster - Wolfsberger AC, Austria (23)
14. Gavin Bazunu - Southampton, Ireland (23)
15. Stefano Turati - Sassuolo, Italy (23)
16. Elis Bishesari - IFK Göteborg, Sweden (20)
17. James Beadle - Brighton, England (21)
18. Tobe Leysen - OH Leuven, Belgium (23)

19. Lukas Hornicek - Braga, Czech Republic (23)
20. Veljko Ilic - FK TSC, Serbia (22)
21. Nikita Kokarev - Free Agent, Russia (22)
22. Maarten Vandevoordt - RB Leipzig, Belgium (23)
23. Viljami Sinisalo - Celtic, Finland (23)
24. Stanislav Agkatsev - Krasnodar, Russia (23)

NCAA Women's Goalkeeper Rankings (Fall 2024)

Seniors

1. Elizabeth Beardsley (Maryland)
2. Macy Enneking (Iowa)
3. Nadia Cooper (Washington State)
4. Marzia Josephson (Kentucky)
5. Ryan Campbell (UCLA)
6. Maddie Prohaska (Auburn)
7. Leah Freeman (Duke)
8. Mia Justus (Texas)
9. Clare Gagne (North Carolina, Canada)
10. Anna Karpenko (Georgetown, Canada)

11. Megan Plaschko (TCU)
12. Stephanie Sparkowski (Michigan)
13. Haley Craig (Stanford)
14. Wiebke Willebrandt (Boston College, Germany)
15. CJ Graham (Utah Valley)
16. Maddy Anderson (Mississippi State)
17. Tyler McCamey (Princeton)
18. Shu Ohba (Mississippi, Japan)
19. Genevieve Crenshaw (Boise State)
20. Ashley Naylor (UC Irvine)

One to Watch: Elizabeth Beardsley. It’s uncommon to see a top goalkeeper with so few winning moments on their resume. Beardsley qualified for the national tournament once (2022) and only amassed fifteen wins over four years. Although critics may raise an eyebrow, Beardsley is one of the most complete goalkeepers to come out of college in the last few years. The increased shots Beardsley has faced over the past four years sharpened her ability to know when to rely on her athleticism and when to be patient. The real question now is if she’ll have to continue to be patient by sitting on the bench in the NWSL or if she’ll have opportunities to continue to grow her game.

Juniors

1. Teagan Wy (California)
2. Pauline Nelles (Arizona State, Germany)
3. Olivia Pratapas (NC State)
4. Jordan Brown (Georgia)
5. Shea Vanderbosch (Syracuse)
6. Jordan Nytes (Colorado)
7. Sally Rainey (New Hampshire)
8. Addy Holgorsen (Clemson)
9. Caroline Duffy (Oklahoma)
10. Kamryn Willoughby (Eastern Washington)

One to Watch: Jordan Brown. To the surprise of Bulldog supporters, Jordan Brown and Georgia were bounced from the NCAA tournament by unseeded Colorado. The visiting side scouted Brown well, taking away her clear strengths and forcing her to handle awkward situations in front of net. The final two goals against Georgia in the 3-2 loss were from a poor rebound and then inefficient body shape from Brown on a breakaway that yielded the game-winner. That’s not to take away from Brown’s elite-level playmaking ability when it comes to covering the corners of the net. However, Brown needs to become even more efficient with her movement and shot-stopping if she wants to make a run in either professional league in the US.

Sophomores

1. Addie Todd (Florida State)
2. Victoria Safradin (Virginia)
3. Nona Reason (Clemson)
4. Olivia Bodmer (Rutgers)
5. Maddie Buckley (UC Santa Barbara)
6. Sarah Martin (Minnesota)
7. Emily Edwards (Purdue)
8. Mackenzie Gress (Penn State)
9. Izzy Lee (Illinois)
10. Anna Markland (Southern Indiana)
11. Kate Phillips (Missouri)
12. Bayliss Flynn (Montana)
13. Allison Deardorff (Loyola-Chicago)

One to Watch: Anna Markland. It’s not often that the University of Southern Indiana boasts a top goalkeeper but Anna Markland has been a joy to watch this season. Markland quickly showed what Samford would be missing after the 5’10” goalkeeper left the Bulldogs after one year to join Southern Indiana, where she immediately won the OVC’s Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2023. As for the Alabama native’s ceiling, it’s hard to say. Markland can be a little overreliant on her athleticism, which is impressive in its own right. However, if she’s looking to be something more than just a USI great, she’ll need to take on more responsibility in communication and footwork to help the team reverse the current direction of their GAA.

Freshmen

1. Jillian Medvecky (Pepperdine)
2. Liv Geller (TCU)
3. Sonoma Kasica (Notre Dame)
4. Sarah Wommack (Appalachian State)
5. Sydney Fuller (Texas A&M)
6. Anna Shamgochian (Yale)
7. Hannah Johann (North Carolina, Germany)
8. Marihicks Bishop (North Texas)
9. Paloma Pena Toro (Florida)
10. Jamie Campbell (Colorado)
11. Caroline Dysart (Duke)
12. Cate Burns (Siena)
13. Adelaide Paredes (Mount St. Mary's)

One to Watch: Liv Geller. It’s refreshing to see a goalkeeper whose game is built on power also be comfortable coming off her line. After 600 minutes with the Horned Frogs this fall, Geller showed an impressive desire to take on responsibility in the game that wasn’t exclusively shot-stopping. On the other side of the coin, there were moments where Geller struggled with pressure under the possession, seeing awkward turnovers against Arizona and Cal Poly. Now Senior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko eyeing the professional game, it’s up to Geller to convince TCU she can smooth out the wrinkles and be the number one for the next three years.

Past Collegiate Goalkeeper Rankings

2024: Preseason
2023: Preseason and Final
2022: Preseason and Final
2021: Preseason and Final
2020: Preseason and Final
2019: Preseason and Final
2018: Preseason and Final
2017: Preseason and Final
2016: Preseason and Final
2015: Preseason and Final