Top 100 USWNT Goalkeeper Pool

In conjunction with the USMNT depth chart, the we’re now expanding the USWNT Goalkeeper Pool posts to include 100 American goalkeepers! Each goalkeeper is slotted by a number of factors: historical individual results, current individual level of play, and projected on-field performance. The top 100 attempts to remove exterior noise and team statistics to isolate the goalkeeper’s true ability. The blocks of twenty names feature a brief paragraph on players to watch, giving a small bio about certain goalkeepers and what to look out for in the coming months.

To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since March 2015, click here.

1. Jane Campbell, 30 - Houston Dash
2. Angelina Anderson, 24 - Angel City FC
3. Mandy McGlynn, 26 - Utah Royals
4. Aubrey Kingsbury, 33 - Washington Spirit
5. Bella Bixby, 29 - Portland Thorns FC
6. Alyssa Naeher, 37 - Chicago Stars
7. Casey Murphy, 29 - North Carolina Courage
8. Phallon Tullis-Joyce, 28 - Manchester United (England.1)
9. Jordan Silkowitz, 25 - Bay FC
10. Katie Lund, 28 - Racing Louisville

11. Erin Seppi, 27 - Valadares Gaia (Portugal.1)
12. Hillary Beall, 26 - San Diego Wave
13. Claudia Dickey, 25 - Seattle Reign
14. Adrianna Franch, 34 - Birmingham City (England.2)
15. Cassie Miller, 30 - Seattle Reign
16. Samantha Murphy, 28 - Carolina Ascent (USA.1U)
17. Laurel Ivory, 25 - Kansas City Current
18. Shelby Hogan, 27 - Gotham FC
19. Jalen Tompkins, 28 - Brondby (Denmark.1)
20. Jordyn Bloomer, 27 - Racing Louisville

Ones to watch: The race to replace Naeher is still on. Unfortunately, the USWNT has done a fantastic job of avoiding prepping for this moment for about ten years. Campbell, McGlynn, and Tullis-Joyce were recently called into the national team but none of them have locked down the position in a convincing fashion, speaking partly to the depth at the position. Bixby and Kinsbury, two of the more decorated veterans on the list, could theoretically work their way in but eyes are turning to Anderson and Silkowitz after the stellar start to 2025. The question for the number one going forward is centered around whoever can balance a consistent level of play, doesn’t default to sitting on their line, and won’t resort to booting the ball downfield on every touch. As of right now, Emma Hayes is still on the search.

21. Bridgette Skiba, 25 - Lexington SC (USA.1U)
22. Kelsey Daugherty, 28 - Celtic (Scotland.1)
23. Shae Yanez, 28 - Crystal Palace (England.2)
24. Abby Smith, 31 - Houston Dash
25. Emily Dolan, 30 - Damaiense (Portugal.1)
26. Mackenzie Wood, 24 - Chicago Stars
27. Jessica Berlin, 26 - Thor/KA (Iceland.1)
28. Katelin Talbert, 26 - Tottenahm (England.1)
29. Ashley Orkus, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)
30. Hensley Hancuff, 24 - North Carolina Courage

31. Olivia Sekany, 26 - Racing Louisville #
32. Kaylie Collins, 27 - Washington Spirit
33. Monica Wilhelm, 25 - Eskilstuna United (Sweden.2)
34. Kaylan Marckese, 27 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)
35. Katherine Asman, 25 - Orlando Pride
36. Makenna Gottschalk, 26 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
37. Melissa Lowder, 28 - Bay FC
38. Heather Hinz, 23 - Houston Dash
39. Aubrei Corder, 27 - Bodø / Glimt (Norway.2)
40. McKinley Crone, 26 - Orlando Pride

# - on loan with Brisbane Roar

Ones to watch: As we enter the back half of the decade, we’re finally seeing a steady stream of American goalkeepers carving out a career overseas and not just returning after one or two seasons. Tullis-Joyce and Tompkins lead the list but Daughtery, Dolan, and others are following suit. The challenge these goalkeepers face is limited investment, largely leaving their development to their own hands. Although these goalkeepers don’t mind playing the underdog role, it’s quite common to see goalkeepers plateau in the development, especially in their tactical understanding of the game. Whether through limited minutes or a lack of a full-time goalkeeper coach, it’s difficult for goalkeepers to continue to understand the nuances of in-game moments. Hopefully, American sides, like Racing Louisville, will continue to lean into loan options while also valuing American goalkeepers who developed outside the US.

41. Marisa Jordan, 24 - North Carolina Courage
42. Lindsey Harris, 31 - Al-Qadisiah (Saudi Arabia.1)
43. Sarah Cox, 31 - Lexington SC (USA.1U)
44. Hannah Seabert, 30 - Sporting CP (Portugal.1)
45. Macy Enneking, 24 - Seattle Reign
46. Cosette Morche, 27 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
47. Lauren Kozal, 24 - Grasshopper (Switzerland.1)
48. Noa Schumacher, 25 - Hibernian (Scotland.1)
49. Meagan McClelland, 24 - Carolina Ascent (USA.1U)
50. Kenna Caldwell, 24 - Molde FK (Norway.2)

51. Madison White, 23 - Racing Louisville #
52. Cat Sheppard, 24 - Sporting CP (Portugal.1)
53. Izzy Nino, 25 - Spokane Zephyr (USA.1U)
54. Marz Josephson, 24 - Free Agent
55. Taiana Tolleson, 27 - Lexington SC (USA.1U)
56. Claire Henninger, 24 - Torreense (Portugal.1)
57. Adelaide Gay, 35 - DC Power FC (USA.1U)
58. Morgan Messner, 25 - Portland Thorns FC
59. Megan Plaschko, 23 - Athlone Town AFC (Ireland.1)
60. Hope Hisey, 23 - Zephyr FC (USA.1U)

# - on loan with Dallas Trinity

Ones to watch: While we continue to wait for promising goalkeepers like Marisa Jordan, Macey Enneking, or Marz Josephson to get a fair shake, their peers are vying to make a name for themselves elsewhere. Madison White has done well with Dallas Trinity while fellow Big 12-alum Megan Plaschko sits atop the Irish Premier Division with Athlone Town (as of early May). Both goalkeepers have shown big moments but still need to find the right balance of power and mobility, which can typically found in nuanced footwork. If they can keep detailing their approach to the game in a way that best suits them and not shoehorn someone else’s style, then they may have a chance at making it in the best league in the world.

61. Liz Harrington, 26 - Hibernians (Malta.1)
62. Emmie Allen, 22 - Bay FC
63. Halle Mackiewicz, 23 - Chicago Stars
64. Caroline DeLisle, 25 - Norrkoping (Sweden.1)
65. Erin McKinney, 25 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
66. Elaina LaMacchia, 25 - Fram Reykjavik (Iceland.1)
67. Cayla White, 24 - Odense BK (Denmark.1)
68. Maddy Anderson, 23 - Racing Louisville
69. Mollee Swift, 24 - Throttur (Iceland.1)
70. Olivia Pratapas, 23 - NC State

71. Lyza Jessee, 23 - Washington Spirit
72. Christina Holguin, 28 - Juarez (Mexico.1)
73. Ryan Campbell, 23 - Gotham FC
74. Maddie Smith, 24 - Free Agent
75. Kate Devine, 23 - Breiðablik (Iceland.1)
76. CJ Graham, 23 - Free Agent
77. Leah Freeman, 23 - Free Agent
78. Kayla Thompson, 26 - Toluca (Mexico.1)
79. Hailey Coll, 23 - Zephyr FC (USA.1U)
80. Mikki Easter, 24 - FCPS (Austria.2)

Ones to watch: After a combined 600 minutes between Kate Devine and Mikki Easter last fall, neither goalkeeper is letting the sluggish season be the final chapter in their playing career. Both goalkeepers are on the opposite end of the spectrum as the aforementioned White and Plaschko (above) as Devine and Easter rely more on their feet to solve attacks, whether in shot-stopping or shot-prevention. Iceland’s first division and, certainly, Austria’s second division can get scrappy at times but as long as the goalkeepers can focus on minimizing the chaos and not feeding into it, look for them to spring board to higher levels of play next season.

81. Ashley Naylor, 23 - FCPS (Austria.2)
82. Samantha Estrada, 24 - Dallas Trinity (USA.1U)
83. Stephanie Sparkowski, 23 - Free Agent
84. Kaitlyn Parks, 23 - Free Agent
85. Lauren Kellett, 23 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)
86. Elizabeth Beardsley, 22 - Houston Dash
87. Nadia Cooper, 22 - Free Agent
88. Mia Justus, 22 - Utah Royals
89. Alexa Goldberg, 24 - Brooklyn FC (USA.1U)
90. Maddie Prohaska, 22 - Seattle Reign

91. Genevieve Crenshaw, 22 - Tindastóll (Iceland.1)
92. Ally Zazzara, 22 - University of Tennessee
93. Tyler McCamey, 22 - Gotham FC
94. Cora Brendle, 23 - Free Agent
95. Amber Lockwood, 23 - Clube de Albergaria (Portugal.1)
96. Neeku Purcell, 21 - Brooklyn FC (USA.1U)
97. Ally Lynch, 22 - Purdue University
98. Sally Rainey, 22 - University of Indiana
99. Dmitri Fong, 27 - Vllaznia (Albania.1)
100. Teagan Wy, 21 - University of California

Ones to watch: Last but not least, this group of mostly young goalkeepers - some with college eligibility left and some without - will all have the tough task of continuing their development while not losing momentum. Although goalkeepers can certainly play into their late 30s, it’s hard to develop much once you’ve hit your mid-20s. Tactical decision-making, space optimization, and maximizing efficient response times pose significant challenges for college goalkeepers eyeing the pro scene. Ideally, a goalkeeper should look noticeably sharper from even 21 to 24 but it’s not uncommon to see a goalkeeper plateau in their development at those ages. Sparkowski, Beardsley, and Cooper are good examples of goalkeepers who are still developing - as displayed with several highs and lows this past fall - and need an arena to keep that momentum going.

Top 100 American Goalkeepers (USMNT Depth Chart)

Cover photo Maor Alexelsi.

After over a decade of updates, the top 100 returns once again with this spring’s lineup. Each goalkeeper is slotted by a number of factors: historical individual results, current individual level of play, and projected on-field performance. The top 100 attempts to remove exterior noise and team statistics to isolate the goalkeeper’s current level of play. Each block of ten names features a player to watch, giving a small bio about the goalkeeper and what to look out for in the coming months. To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since July 2013, click here.

Author’s note: This article was published in late March and does not reflect any club moves or retirements thereafter.

1. Matt Turner, 30 - Nottingham Forest (England.1) #
2. Ethan Horvath, 29 - Cardiff (England.2)
3. Zack Steffen, 29 - Colorado Rapids
4. Joe Willis, 36 - Nashville SC
5. Brad Stuver, 33 - Austin FC
6. Matt Freese, 26 - New York City FC
7. John McCarthy, 32 - Los Angeles Galaxy
8. Gabriel Slonina, 20 - Chelsea FC (England.2)
9. Chris Brady, 21 - Chicago Fire
10. Roman Celentano, 24 - FC Cincinnati

# - on loan with Crystal Palace

One to Watch: USMNT #1, anyone? xG darling Matt Turner has finally lost favor with the USMNT fanbase, as the CONCACAF Nations League was yet another underwhelming outing for the current number one. However, our options elsewhere have yet to stand out on a consistent level. Steffen has about one month of good form under his belt while MLS as a whole is largely filled with washed-out European goalkeepers, aging yet uncapped American goalkeepers, and a handful of erratic younger goalkeepers that most national team managers will be reluctant to turn to. And now with Donovan’s excitement to become an overnight goalkeeping expert, his frustration with our goalkeeper situation is something most fans share, to one degree or another. Until a goalkeeper can step up on a consistent basis, Turner will likely keep the number one jersey for now.

11. Stefan Frei, 38 - Seattle Sounders
12. Bill Hamid, 34 - Miami FC
13. Josh Cohen, 32 - Atlanta United
14. Jonathan Klinsmann, 27 - Cesena (Italy.2)
15. Logan Ketterer, 31 - Lexington SC
16. Patrick Schulte, 24 - Columbus Crew
17. Brad Guzan, 40 - Atlanta United
18. JT Marcinkowski, 27 - Los Angeles Galaxy
19. Drake Callender, 27 - Inter Miami
20. Earl Edwards, 33 - San Jose Earthquakes

One to Watch: Jonathan Klinsmann. 11-20 largely features goalkeepers who have been out of the limelight for an extended time. As Frei and Guzan are in the twilight years, Ketterer and Hamid have revitalized their careers with impressive performances in March and April. However, it’s young Klinsmann who has truly emerged as an exciting goalkeeper to watch moving forward. After an underwhelming run with the U20s nearly ten years ago, Klinsmann bounced around Germany, the US, and Italy, rarely maintaining any momentum. Fast-forward to 2025 and Klinsmann has conceded just 20 goals in 19 matches with second division side Cesena and, most importantly, playing with a newfound confidence. As Cesena eyes promotion, don’t be surprised to see Klinsmann in Serie A come 2026 and re-enter the conversation for a potential national team goalkeeper.

21. Andrew Thomas, 26 - Seattle Sounders
22. Tim Melia, 38 - Free Agent
23. Antonio Carrera, 21 - FC Dallas
24. Steve Clark, 38 - Free Agent
25. Carlos dos Santos, 24 - San Diego FC
26. William Yarbrough, 36 - Free Agent
27. John Pulskamp, 23 - Sporting Kansas City
28. Sean Johnson, 35 - Toronto FC
29. Tyler Miller, 32 - Free Agent
30. David Bingham, 35 - Charlotte FC

One to Watch: Carlos dos Santos. West coast, best coast? Dos Santos left Miami on a trade in December, giving the new MLS franchise their starting goalkeeper in exchange for allocated money. Since arriving, dos Santos has been up to the task by helming a defense that’s only conceded four times in five matches. The Benfica alum is playing more fluidly and with a newfound confidence, showcasing a high proficiency of the increasingly popular spread save. Will opposing attackers figure out his brash approach in tight ranges, or will dos Santos be the first MLS goalkeeper to master the new 1v1 trend?

31. Danny Vitiello, 29 - Sacramento Republic
32. Alex Bono, 30 - New England Revolution
33. Mike Lansing, 30 - Kristiansund (Norway.1)
34. Pablo Sisniega, 29 - San Diego FC
35. Evan Louro, 29 - FC Cincinnati
36. Jimmy Maurer, 36 - Houston Dynamo
37. Brian Schwake, 23 - Nashville SC
38. Gavin Beavers, 19 - Brondby (Denmark.1)
39. Stefan Cleveland, 30 - Austin FC
40. Jesse Gonzalez, 29 - Free Agent

One to Watch: Danny Vitiello. Despite taking Sacramento to the US Open Cup final in 2022 and winning USL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2023, Vitiello has been perma-stuck in USL, as MLS teams are more willing to bring in floundering foreign talent over promoting a second division goalkeeper. But fortunately for the UAlbany alum, USL was granted a first division league (starting in 2027) so Vitiello’s chance of getting a fair shot at displaying his ceiling may finally come to fruition.

41. Luis Barraza, 28 - DC United
42. Spencer Richey, 32 - Free Agent
43. Sean Lewis, 32 - One Knoxville SC
44. Mason Stajduhar, 27 - Real Salt Lake
45. Tomas Gomez, 31 - Free Agent
46. Kendall McIntosh, 31 - Oakland Roots
47. Tyler Deric, 36 - Free Agent
48. Danny Rogers, 31 - St. Patrick's Athletic (Ireland.1)
49. Rashid Nuhu, 29 - Union Omaha
50. George Marks, 25 - Charlotte FC

One to Watch: Kendall McIntosh. Similar to dos Santos, McIntosh is yet another USYNT alum whose career seems to have never really taken off. After stints with Portland, RBNY, and SKC, the move to San Antonio was supposed to offer a resurgence for the Santa Clara graduate. Unfortunately for McIntosh, he has almost exclusively played on really poor teams (combined 0.9 PPG from 2016-2024) and rarely gets a long enough leash to showcase his skills. Here’s hoping that Oakland isn’t so quick to move off their starting goalkeeper so he can showcase how he could legitimately have the fastest reflexes in the entire US.

51. Ethan Wady, 23 - Millwall FC (England.2)
52. Edward Delgado, 27 - Hailstorm FC
53. John Berner, 34 - Free Agent
54. Taishi Nozawa, 22 - FC Tokyo (Japan.1)
55. Colin Shutler, 26 - Orange County SC
56. Paul Blanchette, 30 - Free Agent
57. Vicente Reyes, 21 - Norwich (England.2)
58. Jeff Gal, 31 - Chicago Fire
59. Jordan Farr, 30 - DC United
60. Michael Creek, 27 - Tulsa

One to Watch: Taishi Nozawa / Vicente Reyes. Not only does the USMNT enter 2025 with a floating question mark at the number one position on every fan-posted formation on Twitter dot com, but BigSoccer is running rampant with posts about dual-citizens who could technically suit up for the senior team. Nozawa and Reyes are currently leaning towards Japan and Chile, respectively, but both have reasonable buzz due to their highlight reel saves. Although neither are likely to even be an option in a couple of years, hey, it could happen.

61. Jake McGuire, 30 - North Carolina FC
62. Eric Dick, 30 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
63. George Tasouris, 29 - Digenis Morfou (Cyprus.2)
64. Carlos Saldaña, 28 - Detroit City
65. Luis Zamudio, 26 - Charleston Battery
66. TJ Bush, 27 - Free Agent
67. Isaac Walker, 26 - Crown Legacy FC
68. Drew Romig, 27 - Charlotte Independence
69. Abraham Romero, 27 - Columbus Crew #
70. Richard Sanchez, 30 - San Antonio FC

# - on loan with Colorado Springs Switchbacks

One to Watch: George Tasouris. For those unfamiliar with Cyprus’ second division, simply re-envision the fields you played on in U14 soccer with a massive mud pit in front of the goal. Tasouris started at Grand Canyon in 2018 and did well for himself when he finished at the University of Portland in 2023. Tasouris fell off the radar for most and although Digenis Morfou have an uphill battle for promotion, expect Tasouris’ play to get rewarded with a bigger stage come August.

71. Adrian Zendejas, 29 - Vancouver Whitecaps
72. Elliot Panicco, 28 - MLS Pool
73. AJ Marcucci, 25 - New York Red Bulls
74. Hunter Sulte, 22 - Portland Timbers #
75. Benny Diaz, 26 - FC Juarez (Mexico.1)
76. Jared Mazzola, 26 - Sacramento Republic
77. Brooks Thompson, 22 - Lexington SC
78. Ethan Bandre, 26 - Tampa Bay Rowdies
79. Alexandros Tabakis, 32 - New Mexico United
80. Christian Herrera, 27 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks

# - on loan with Indy Eleven

One to Watch: Hunter Sulte. Of all the young goalkeepers, Sulte is certainly one that’s largely off the radar. The Timbers prospect has been throw into the fire at a young age and reviews have admittedly be mostly middling. However, for a position that can brutally punish goalkeepers who aren’t ready for the big time, Sulte is still treading water. Although a loan to the USL isn’t the most prestigious move, Sulte has amassed over 70 professional starts before he’s turned 23. Sulte is a technically sound goalkeeper but his return to MLS will likely be tied to his ability to find success with the scrappier moments that USL is well known for.

81. Wallis Lapsley, 27 - Forward Madison
82. Jacob Castro, 25 - Seattle Sounders
83. Will Meyer, 26 - Rhode Island FC
84. Lars Helleren, 26 - Tacoma Defiance
85. Jacob Jackson, 24 - San Diego FC
86. Carlos Herrera, 27 - Detroit City
87. Matt Van Oekel, 38 - Birmingham Legion
88. Seth Torman, 26 - Greenville Triumph
89. Carlos Merancio, 26 - Spokane Velocity
90. Andrew Pannenberg, 26 - Carolina Core

One to Watch: Wallis Lapsley. Since getting drafted by the Red Bulls in early 2020, Lapsley has bounced around with six teams over six years, finally joining Forward Madison in 2025. Lapsley has a similar play style to John McCarthy with a “bet on myself” approach that ranges from aggressively confident to frantic, depending on his run of form. So far Lapsley has looked sharp with Forward Madison, largely playing without any hesitation. If Forward can keep Lapsley settled, look for the UC Davis alum to find success with his unorthodox, aggressive audibles to deny chances on goal. Otherwise, Lapsley might be looking for a seventh team come 2026.

91. Julian Eyestone, 18 - Brentford B (England.1)
92. Alec Smir, 25 - Minnesota United FC
93. Brady Scott, 25 - Los Angeles Galaxy
94. Carlos Avilez, 26 - AV Alta FC
95. Trey Muse, 25 - Portland Timbers
96. Chituru Odunze, 22 - Charlotte FC
97. Evan Bush, 39 - Columbus Crew
98. Johan Penaranda, 25 - Tulsa
99. Diego Kochen, 19 - Barcelona U19s (Spain.1)
100. Andrew Rick, 19 - Philadelphia Union

One to Watch: Julian Eyestone. Although USYNT twitter accounts are largely focused on Kochen, it’s Eyestone that has been carving a good footing inside England’s unforgiving lower leagues. American goalkeepers used to be littered throughout the Premier League but those days seem like ancient history at this point. Similar to Chris Brady, Eyestone is a little less technical but has the ability for the big time save. Maintaining the balance of efficiency and intuition is a tough task when it comes to goalkeeper development, but if Eyestone can continue to follow in the footsetps of Friedel, Keller, and Howard when it comes to finding success on the field, doors will continue to open. However if the young Texan starts the mistake of padding his resume with more illustrious clubs than Brentford’s B side, then expect his craft to falter as well.

The 24 Best U24 American Goalkeepers

If you were to ask either the USWNT or USMNT fanbase about who the starting goalkeeper should be for the upcoming World Cups, brace yourself for the variety of answers you’ll receive. Gone are the days when Hope Solo and Tim Howard were unanimous picks. The lack of consensus is partly due to the plethora of encouraging prospects but mostly because of the dearth of convincing performances with the senior teams. And while it may take longer to integrate new faces into the national team - Aubrey Kingsbury didn’t receive her first cap until 30, despite winning two NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year awards prior to - there are a number of fans who are vocal about their willingness to hand the keys to the car over to the prospects immediately.

Diving into the top U24 goalkeepers gives us an idea of what the rising talent pool looks like, as well as surveying where American goalkeepers are being developed. The following rankings are centered on a combination of current form and projected ability to succeed at the next level. Younger goalkeepers receive less of a bump for potential, as they’re largely unproven, while the older goalkeepers are nearing their finished level.

As a quick aside, it’s worth noting that the federation is still short a National Goalkeeper Director. As previously reported on, the USSF had a goalkeeper director through 2005, whose responsibilities were centered on connecting all the efforts into a cohesive program that pointed players and coaches in the same direction. Without a full-time goalkeeper director, the country has defaulted into outsourcing goalkeeper development to whoever is most interested.

USWNT Prospects

1. Heather Hinz, 23 - Houston Dash
2. Emmie Allen, 22 - Bay FC
3. Angelina Anderson, 23 - Angel City FC
4. Elizabeth Beardsley, 21 - Houston Dash
5. Neeku Purcell, 21 - Brooklyn FC (USA.1U)
6. Halle Mackiewicz, 23 - Chicago Red Stars

7. Maddie Prohaska, 23 - Seattle Reign
8. Nadia Cooper, 22 - Washington State %
9. Madison White, 23 - Racing Louisville
10. Leah Freeman, 23 - Duke University %
11. Megan Plaschko, 23 - Athlone Town AFC (Ireland.1)
12. Teagan Wy, 21 - California

13. Stephanie Sparkowski, 22 - Chicago Red Stars
14. Jillian Medvecky, 19 - Pepperdine
15. Mia Justus, 22 - Utah Royals
16. Ryan Campbell, 23 - Gotham FC
17. Olivia Pratapas, 23 - NC State
18. Jordan Brown, 21 - Georgia

19. Shea Vanderbosch, 21 - Syracuse
20. Liv Geller, 18 - TCU
21. Haley Craig, 22 - Portland Thorns Trialist
22. Addie Todd, 20 - Florida State
23. Victoria Safradin, 20 - Virginia
24. Sarah Wommack, 20 - Appalachian State

% - Currently a free agent but listed with the most recent team

Bill says: If you were to survey coaches across the country on the top goalkeeper in the USWNT pipeline, don’t be shocked if you received a multitude of names for the potential “next number one”. This list is largely unproven in a general sense, although all have just about had stellar collegiate careers. Hinz, Allen, Anderson, and Mackiewicz have all received buzz leaving college but none have currently locked down a steady number one job yet. However, look for Angel City FC to give Anderson a fair shot at becoming the starter in 2025 and potentially cracking into the national scene, similar to Neeku Purcell in Brooklyn. Purcell left UCLA early - after just 27 collegiate starts - and was recently rewarded with an invitation to the USWNT Futures Camp at the start of the year, giving good street cred for the USL Super League.

Other names to keep an eye on for the spring are Plaschko, to see how she can adjust to Irish football, and Freeman and Cooper, both of whom are still unattached at the time of this release. With Purcell’s success getting so publicly rewarded, look for more young goalkeepers to try their hand at non-NWSL routes. As for which goalkeepers will find success versus the ones who don’t, those answers largely depend on who will receive a fair opportunity and who can execute when the time comes.

USMNT Prospects

1. Chris Brady, 20 - Chicago Fire
2. Gabriel Slonina, 20 - Chelsea FC (England.1)
3. Gavin Beavers, 19 - Brondby (Denmark.1)
4. Diego Kochen, 18 - Barcelona U19s (Spain.1)
5. Julian Eyestone, 18 - Brentford B (England.1)
6. Antonio Carrera, 20 - FC Dallas

7. Andrew Rick, 19 - Philadelphia Union
8. Nicholas Holliday, 19 - Charlotte FC
9. Vicente Reyes, 21 - Norwich U21 (England.2)
10. Patrick Schulte, 23 - Columbus Crew
11. Eryk Slowikowski, 19 - Luparense FC (Italy.4)
12. Ethan Wady, 23 - Millwall FC (England.2.)

13. Emmanuel Ochoa, 19 - Cruz Azul (Mexico.1)
14. Brian Schwake, 23 - Nashville SC
15. Adam Beaudry, 18 - Colorado Rapids
16. Fernando Delgado, 18 - Birmingham Legion
17. Wyatt Nelson, 19 - UCLA
18. Duran Ferree, 18 - San Diego Loyal #

19. Blake Kelly, 19 - Notre Dame
20. Taishi Nozawa, 22 - FC Tokyo (Japan.1)
21. John Pulskamp, 23 - Sporting Kansas City
22. Leander Hoppenheit, 18 - Preussen Munster U19 (Germany.2)
23. James Sneddon, 19 - Richmond Kickers
24. Paul Walters, 20 - Cincinnati FC

# - on loan with the Nordsjaelland (Denmark.1)

Bill says: The rest of the world continues to do the heavy lifting for the bulk of our top prospects. Excluding Zion Suzuki (who is cap-tied to Japan despite being born in the US), Europe is a priority target for our young goalkeepers, which is highlighted by recent moves like Gavin Beavers (formerly of Real Salt Lake) and Duran Ferree (currently on loan in Denmark as well). We’ve reached the point where fans are assuming that goalkeepers like Chris Brady and Antonio Carrera will inevitably make the jump overseas, while also viewing Brian Schwake’s return to the US as a concerning step in his career.

The US has a unique problem with significant chokepoints when it comes to opportunities for young goalkeepers, so there is a strong argument for utilizing Europe as a resource. However, even if Europe is a part of the “American pipeline”, young goalkeepers still face the difficult task of navigating the logjam of overstocked late 20 and early 30 year olds in the professional scene. For a promising young goalkeeper from Arkansas or New Jersey, like Zion Suzuki, it seems that unless you’re one of the few lucky goalkeepers to receive proper investment from a professional side, your best bet in maxing out your potential is getting out of the US as fast as possible.

The Top Goalkeepers in Women's Soccer

The 2024 Olympics saw some of the best goalkeepers in the world battling out for the claim of “best in the world”. Next year is jam-packed with international soccer and, hopefully, a slew of great saves and top-notch goalkeeping performances.

Goalkeepers are rated on their form with club and country, taking into account their success in shot-stopping, distribution, cross management, and ability to improv on a broken play. For past rankings, click here to see the annual list of top 50 goalkeepers dating back to 2016.

Last updated July 1, 2024

Kailen Sheridan is a standout Canadian goalkeeper known for her fearless shot-stopping and commanding presence between the posts. After an impressive college career at Clemson University, she made her mark in the NWSL and quickly became one of the league's top keepers. Sheridan's reflexes and leadership skills have earned her a crucial role with the Canada women's national team, where she played a key part in their gold medal win at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. With a reputation for thriving under pressure, Sheridan is widely respected for her ability to make game-changing saves when it matters most.

Ann-Katrin Berger is renowned for her quick reflexes and fearless performances, both on the club and international stage. While playing for Chelsea FC Women in the FA Women's Super League, she became one of the top keepers in Europe, helping guide her team to multiple domestic titles and strong showings in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Berger's remarkable resilience is especially notable considering her battle with thyroid cancer, which she overcame to return to top-level football. Known for her exceptional shot-stopping and ability to read the game, she has also earned a reputation as a penalty-saving specialist. Whether for Gotham FC or the Germany women's national team, Berger's presence in goal is a game-changer.

Jane Campbell is a highly talented American goalkeeper known for her agility and leadership on the field. Currently playing for Houston Dash in the NWSL, she has become one of the league's most reliable keepers, earning recognition for her shot-stopping ability and calmness under pressure. Campbell's rise to prominence was marked by her standout performances with the United States women's national team, where she earned her debut at just 22 years old. With her quick reflexes and commanding presence in the box, Campbell continues to be a key figure for both club and country.

Mandy McGlynn is an American goalkeeper currently playing for the Utah Royals in the NWSL, where she has earned praise for her solid shot-stopping and calm presence under pressure. Before joining the NWSL, McGlynn had a standout career at Virginia Tech, setting multiple records and earning accolades for her consistency and leadership in goal. Known for her resilience and determination, she made the leap to professional soccer after being drafted in 2020. With her determination and skill, she’s become one of the most promising young keepers in the league.

Aubrey Kingsbury is a key player for Washington Spirit, known for her quick reflexes and solid shot-stopping ability. She’s built a reputation as one of the most reliable keepers in the NWSL, consistently earning praise for her leadership on the field and composure under pressure. Kingsbury had a standout collegiate career at Wake Forrest, where she was a three-time All-American goalkeeper. Kingsbury’s dedication to both her craft and her community makes her a standout figure in the league.

Pauline Peyraud-Magnin is the French goalkeeper for Juventus, bringing her exceptional reflexes and leadership to Italy's top women's football team. Before joining Juventus, she had stints with top clubs like Arsenal and Lyon, earning a reputation as a reliable and commanding presence in goal. Known for her agility and ability to perform under pressure, she has also represented France on the international stage.

Cecilie Fiskerstrand is a Norwegian goalkeeper currently playing for Fiorentina in Italy’s Serie A Women. Known for her strong shot-stopping ability and command of the box, she has made a name for herself both in domestic leagues and on the international stage with the Norway women's national team. Fiskerstrand’s journey to Fiorentina included successful stints at clubs like Avaldsnes and Kopparbergs/Göteborg, where she developed a reputation for her consistency and leadership. Outside of football, she has a keen interest in sports psychology and often discusses the mental aspects of goalkeeping, offering insights into how she stays focused during high-pressure situations. Her well-rounded approach to the game and personal growth sets her apart in the world of elite football.

Phallon Tullis-Joyce is a talented American goalkeeper currently playing for Manchester United in the FA Women's Super League. Known for her strong shot-stopping ability and presence in the box, she has become an important figure for both her club and the United States women's national team. Before joining Manchester United, Tullis-Joyce had a successful college career at Miami University, where she was recognized as one of the top goalkeepers in the NCAA.

Laura Giuliani is a skilled Italian goalkeeper currently playing for AC Milan Women in Serie A, where her sharp reflexes and commanding presence in goal have made her a key figure for the team. Prior to joining Milan, she had an impressive stint at Juventus, winning multiple Serie A titles and becoming known for her consistency and leadership. Giuliani was also named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018, a testament to her exceptional performances between the posts.

Casey Murphy is a standout goalkeeper for North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, known for her agility, strong shot-stopping, and leadership in goal. She made a significant impact after joining the Courage in 2021, quickly becoming one of the league's top keepers. Murphy has earned recognition for her performances with the U.S. Women's National Team as well, regularly being called into camp for international duty. A lesser-known fact is that she was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing both soccer and basketball, which helped her develop impressive hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. With her continued growth, Murphy is poised to become a key figure in both club and national team goalkeeping.

Best of the Rest
rk. name - club, nationality (age)

11. Zecira Musovic - Chelsea, Sweden (28)
12. Katie Lund - Racing Louisville, USA (28)
13. Alyssa Naeher - Chicago Red Stars, USA (36)
14. Lorena - Gremio, Brazil (27)
15. Didi Haracic - Angel City FC, Bosnia and Herzegovina (32)
16. Leticia Izidoro - Corinthians, Brazil (30)
17. Cassie Miller - Gotham FC, USA (29)
18. Lize Kop - Leicester City, Netherlands (26)
19. Misa Rodriguez - Real Madrid, Spain (25)
20. Aline - Al Hilal, Brazil (35)

21. Ayaka Yamashita - Manchester City, Japan (29)
22. Daphne Van Domselaar - Arsenal, Netherlands (24)
23. Esther Sullastres - Sevilla, Spain (31)
24. Mary Earps - PSG, England (31)
25. Katelyn Rowland - Bay FC, USA (30)
26. Anna Tamminen - Hammarby, Finland (30)
27. Almuth Schult - Kansas City Current, Germany (33)
28. Courtney Brosnan - Everton, Ireland (29)
29. Samantha Murphy - Piteå, USA (27) x)
30. Martina Tufekovic - Hoffenheim, Croatia (30)

31. Chloe N'Gazi - Le Havre, Algeria (28)
32. Jordyn Bloomer - Racing Louisville, USA (27)
33. Shelby Hogan - Portland Thorns FC, USA (26)
34. Emily Alvarado - Tijuana, Mexico (26)
35. Hillary Beall - San Diego Wave, USA (25)
36. Lisa Schmitz - Wolfsburg, Germany (32)
37. Sandra Paños - America, Spain (32)
38. Lola Gallardo - Atletico Madrid, Spain (31)
39. Rute Costa - Benfica, Portugal (30)
40. Sham Khamis - Western Sydney Wanderers, Australia (29)

41. Anna Moorhouse - Orlando Pride, England (29)
42. Stina Johannes - Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany (24)
43. Rylee Foster - Everton, Canada (26)
44. Merle Frohms - Wolfsburg, Germany (29)
45. Manuela Zinsberger - Arsenal, Austria (29)
46. Christiane Endler - Lyon, Chile (33)
47. Laurel Ivory - Seattle Reign, USA (25)
48. Jacintha Weimar - Feyenoord, Netherlands (26)
49. Ellie Roebuck - Barcelona, England (25)
50. Laura Benkarth - Lyon, Germany (32)