Scouting Potential Foreign Goalkeepers for MLS (Fall 2021)

cover photo belongs to Felipe Oliveira / EC Bahia

Following the previous summer report on potential signings for MLS, Everybody Soccer returns with another scouting report on possible foreign goalkeepers for MLS teams. The US’s top league has finally started to explore more avenues when it comes to buying and selling players, both domestic and foreign.

Eligible goalkeepers were limited to (1) being over 21 years old, (2) listed as having less than a $1,000,000 market value by Transfermarkt, and (3) ones that would have the highest possibility of being re-sold by an MLS team. Additionally, certain eligible goalkeepers were removed from inclusion, as moving to MLS didn’t make feasible sense for the stage they’re currently at in their career.

Matheus Teixeira - EC Bahia (22)

Photo: Felipe Oliveira/EC Bahia

Nationality: Brazil

Transfermarkt Listing: $550,000

MLS equivalent: Josh Cohen

After notching only three shutouts in 17 matches this season, EC Bahia pulled the plug on the young Brazilian in goal, opting for more experience in net. Teixeira picked up a couple of cup matches with the Brazilian club thereafter and, despite the depth chart shuffling, still ended up with 29 matches over the last 9 months. Teixeira doesn’t carry the same prestige as some other notable Brazilian goalkeepers in Europe but don’t mistake him for not having talent. The young keeper performed well in his first season as a starter at a first division club, especially considering how many shots his defense conceded. Teixeira has a bit of chaotic energy but he bottles it well until the time is right, displaying a good sense of patience vs. aggressiveness. Teixeira would do well with more playing time, not less, and MLS might be an appropriate home down the line. (Highlights)

Stefan Drljaca - Dortmund (22)

Nationality: Serbia

Transfermarkt Listing: $275,000

MLS equivalent: Steve Clark

Unless Dortmund is looking to commit to a longer developmental track, the 22-year-old Serbian goalkeeper is most likely ending his time with Dortmund soon. Drljaca originally joined Dortmund for free back in the summer of 2020 but his playing time with BVB has been limited since his arrival. Similar to Steve Clark, Drljaca has a knack for making non-textbook saves but saves nonetheless. If Drljaca is winding down at Dortmund, which TM says his contract extends to this upcoming summer, MLS could be a suitable next step. (Highlights)

Vasilios Athanasiou - PAS Giannina (22)

Nationality: Greece

Transfermarkt Listing: $55,000

MLS equivalent: Stefan Cleveland

The former U19 Greek YTN goalkeeper hasn’t had much to do since leaving Italy for PAS Giannina, picking up only a handful of matches over the past couple of years. Athanasiou has a smooth fluidness to him that aids his ability to cover the entire goal mouth but he needs opportunities to prove his worth. Athanasiou is at a point where he could utilize more minutes and with his track record of trying his hand in another country, a possible loan-turned-transfer deal might be a viable option. As listed by TM, Athanasiou’s contract runs up in two summers. For a backup goalkeeper with no clear path forward in the club, MLS could be a welcomed destination for the young goalkeeper.

Catalin Cabuz - AFC Chindia Targoviste (25)

Nationality: Romania

Transfermarkt Listing: $440,000

MLS equivalent: Matt Reis

Although Cabuz just signed with Romanian club AFC Chindia Targoviste, it was on a free transfer and reportedly only through summer 2023. For a talented goalkeeper who doesn’t have interest outside his domestic league and posssses little traction with the national team, Cabuz might try his hand at a more competitive league. The former U21 Romanian goalkeeper is a little undersized - standing at just 6’0” - but plays the position like a typical undersized goalkeeper: quick and mobile. As MLS has hosted a number of shorter goalkeepers with successful careers (Reis, Rimando, Busch), Cabuz and MLS could be a good fit, if Chindia is willing to let him go for a reasonable price.

Nils-Jonathan Körber - Hertha BSC (25)

Nationality: Germany

Transfermarkt Listing: $385,000

MLS equivalent: Brad Stuver

The 25-year-old goalkeeper is reportedly in the twilight of his contract with Hertha BSC and rumored to be leaving the club at the end of the season. Realistically, his next jump will likely be two a second or third division club in Germany. However, considering that an MLS team could pick him up for a low cost, if not outright free, the former German U21 goalkeeper could compete for a starting spot sooner than later here in the US. The lanky goalkeeper checks a lot of boxes, although his lack of playing time will make it difficult for teams to buy in on the German.

The 24 Best U24 American Goalkeepers

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Both the USMNT and USWNT are at a crossroads when it comes to infusing young talent with their respective squads. The USMNT are notably sporting an already young roster while the USWNT are transitioning out of a legendary squad and have a number of players eager to prove themselves. Diving into the top U24 goalkeepers gives us an idea of what the rising talent pool looks like, as well as surveys 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.

There are a few notable omissions, such as the Chicago Fire’s Gabriel Slonina. I have gone back and forth on this over the years but these current lists only include goalkeepers between the ages 18-24. Although starting for a professional side at such a young age is unquestionably an impressive accomplishment, ultimately I’ve never felt comfortable grouping 17-year-old goalkeepers with 24-year-old ones. There is already too much hype elsewhere on the internet for goalkeepers who have yet to reach adulthood and projections for 17-year-old goalkeepers are rarely correct or reasonable. So their exclusion is centered around letting them develop on their own timeline, not adding to the snowballing frenzy, and recognizing their relevancy with the national team is several years away.

Lastly, Brandon Austin was originally included as the second top prospect for the USMNT but he was confirmed by USSF that he is ineligible to play for the US. Vicente Reyes was added to keep the list at 24 names.

USMNT Prospects

1. Ethan Wady, 19 - Chelsea U23s
2. Brooks Thompson, 19 - Sporting Kansas City
3. Carlos dos Santos, 21 - Benfica B
4. Matt Freese, 23 - Philadelphia Union
5. JT Marcinkowski, 24 - San Jose Earthquakes
6. John Pulskamp, 20 - Sporting Kansas City
7. Rocco Rios Novo, 19 - Atlanta United 2 #
8. Jonathan Klinsmann, 24 - Los Angeles Galaxy

9. Nicolas Defreitas-Hansen, 20 - Swansea City U23s
10. Alex Borto, 18 - Fulham U18s
11. Zion Suzuki, 19 - Urawa Red Diamon (Japan.1)
12. Hector Holguin, 20 - Tampico Madero (Mexico.2)
13. Eric Lopez, 22 - Los Angeles Galaxy
14. Benny Diaz, 22 - Club Tijuana
15. Damian Las, 19 - Fulham U23s
16. Eric De La Cerda, 20 - San Jose Earthquakes

17. Justin vom Steeg, 24 - Los Angeles Galaxy
18. Hunter Sulte, 19 - Portland Timbers
19. Daniel Peluffo-Wiese, 18 - Unterhaching (Germany.3)
20. Tomas Romero, 20 - Los Angeles FC
21. Luca Lewis, 20 - New York Red Bulls
22. Abraham Rodriguez, 19 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks
23. Victor Vidal, 22 - Lleida Esportiu
24. Vicente Reyes, 18 - Atlanta United (USA.1)

# - on loan from Club Atlético Lanús II

What to know about Ethan Wady: For the first time in years, the U24 depth chart is a bit of a mystery at the moment. Although Steffen’s grasp on the position doesn’t look to be loosening any time soon, the most recent U23 outing left fans still wanting more. Olympic qualifying starter David Ochoa has switched his international alignment to the Mexican national team and the backups for the Olympic squad - as well as the rest of the list - have struggled to find consistent playing time.

Although the depth chart is largely lacking momentum, to Wady’s credit, he’s certainly passed the eye test with Chelsea’s U23s. Most recently, Wady has aided the U23s in reaching the second round of the EFL Cup, only allowing one goal in the two cup matches. The 6’4” English-American goalkeeper checks a lot of boxes in terms of what Premiership clubs are looking for: fluid movement, confident decision-making, and no fear in an added challenge. Although climbing the ranks at Chelsea is a tall order, it’s safe to say that even if he doesn’t become the Blues’ number one, he’s on track right now that another EPL club will be happy to groom him for their club’s starting spot.

USWNT Prospects

1. Mandy McGlynn, 23 - Gotham FC
2. Shelby Hogan, 22 - Portland Thorns FC
3. Hillary Beall, 22 - University of Michigan
4. Angelina Anderson, 20 - University of California, Berkeley
5. Bridgette Skiba, 22 - Oregon State University
6. Ruthie Jones, 20 - Duke University
7. Macy Enneking, 21 - University of Iowa
8. Lindsey Romig, 20 - University of Tennessee

9. Emily Puricelli, 19 - Saint Louis University
10. Katherine Asman, 21 - Penn State University
11. Brittany Wilson, 24 - Orlando Pride
12. Heather Hinz, 20 - University of South Carolina
13. Claudia Dickey, 21 - University of North Carolina
14. Jalen Tompkins, 24 - Valerenga (Norway.1)
15. Mia Justus, 18 - Florida State University
16. Nadia Cooper, 18 - Washington State University

17. Hensley Hancuff, 21 - Clemson University
18. Katie Meyer, 21 - Stanford University
19. Laurel Ivory, 22 - University of Virginia
20. Kaylie Collins, 23 - Orlando Pride
21. Cayla White, 20 - University of Virginia
22. Samantha Murphy, 24 - North Carolina FC
23. Jordyn Bloomer, 23 - University of Wisconsin-Madison
24. Lauren Brzykcy, 22 - UCLA

What to know about Mandy McGlynn: The unfortunate reality for graduating collegiate players, especially goalkeepers, is that the NWSL is an extremely difficult league to break into. It’s not a developmental league - not that it claims to be - but it raises a question about how young American players should develop. The most common routes have been to train in-house with an NWSL side for a few years or try to find traction overseas.

In two years since leaving Virginia Tech, McGlynn has earned only 44 minutes in NWSL action despite being a former U20 USYNT goalkeeper. McGlynn has a number of tools at her disposal with her balanced blend of mobility and athleticism. However, there’s a fine line between appropriately prepping a player and having them rot away on the bench. McGlynn is in need of minutes so hopefully either Gotham FC will grant them to her in 2022 or she can obtain them outside the country. Sweden, Iceland, and France’s leagues have typically been kind to American goalkeepers over the past 5-10 years.

Top Goalkeepers Who Scored in the Premier League

Traditionally, good goal-keeping will suffice the cliché of been among the elite, while the like of Nock Pope and Sam Johnstone are creatively doing their quota to ensure their team remain among the elite in English football but in reality, football is fast evolving with goalkeepers equally evolving in their role

In fact, the goalkeeper are expected to do more than shot-stopping in modern game while some are very vibrant with their reflex, while commanding the defense with topnotch authority, the goalkeepers see expected to contribute to their team offensive prowess in symptoms and glorified manner in order to ensure their team becomes victorious going out of match.

More so, Premier League have seen many keeper getting involved in their team play but only few have been able to aid their team with goal scoring feat.

Moreover, Allison Becker in recent time came out of his shell to help Liverpool scoop their Champions League birth while scoring a goal that would make won a match and eventually aid The Red to a top three position after sports betting websites have offered their odds in favour of Leicester City and Chelsea qualifies ahead of the Merseyside team.

His fellow countryman in Manchester City and Selecao rival for the number one spot had previously been louder for his ability to pinpoint a pass for his player in Premier League  while assisting their players to net an opponent in an emphatic attitude have given rise to the importance of a goalkeeper in their team’s build-up in the Premier League.

Despite the fact that goalkeepers are keeping pace with the attacker to put their name in Premier League goal scoring record book, it was not until tenth season after the inaugural season of the English top flight Premier League that the custodian began to have their way against their counterparts.

Irrespective of how well their names is in Premier League, below are the top class goal keepers that have registered their name as a Premier League goal scorer beyond their excellence shot stopping skill that have rank them among the elite that Premier League has to offer.

Tim Howard

The American shots stoppers was one of the best goalie in the Premier League during his illustrious twelve years campaign ranging from Manchester United and Everton. In fact, the genesis of his Premier League career started off with an impressive capacity for United until he began to be clumsy in his realign which led to competition with Carrol until the two custodians lost their place to Van Der Sar.

Moreover, the American international will be remember for his brilliant goal against Bolton Wonderers. But what makes the goal enthralling is the factor that associated with the goal, as the windy conditions on Merseyside played a huge part in Tim Howard only Premier League goal, while the ball moved strongly against Adam Bodgan

Though, Everton eventually lost the game, thanks to Stephen Ngog and Gary Cahill’s goal that earn Bolton the much needed three point. But the Howard’s goal will be remember by many Toffees and  Premier League fans for years to come

Allison Becker

Already claiming one of the best goal custodian in Premier League in his less than five years at the Anfield. With the Brazilian shot stopper in goal, Liverpool have had the luxury of winning the Premier League which have evaded the Merseyside’s team for decades

In fact, Allison is not just one of the Premier League shot stopper, he is among the elite goalkeeper all over the world and his presence have riven to be the standard of goalkeeping in recent times.

Moreover, in what will be lived in the memory of many Kops and the Premier League fans is the goal that secures the champions berth for The Reds in their bid to turn their season around after their shambolic outing since Van Dijk against Everton

In a match that looks frantic and erratic for Liverpool to exert their dominance to claim a victory against the lowly West Bromwich Albion. The Brazil international came up with a late header by connecting to a brilliant corner with inch-perfect header directions to the right angle without the reach of his counterpart

The goal beyond the need of Liverpool’s victory came with an outstanding effort which is well placed like an outfield player trained to score such a goal. Allison Becker goal will echo in the heart of many Premier League fans for years to come

Peter Schmeichel

Beyond imitation of greatness stand one of the greatest Premier League custodian of all time. The big Dane was at the heart of Manchester United’s dominance while winning a series of League titles, FA Cup, league cup and Champions League.

However, the Denmark international will be remembered for his goal-scoring feat as the first goalkeeper in the rich history of the Premier League to find the back of the opposing team net. While it was nearly a decade of Premier League existence, Schmeichel do the unthinkable beyond everyone’s imagination.

Though Pete was replaced with an excellent goalkeeper, Barthez who was also a brilliant goalkeeper like Schmeichel, but the Dane was well placed as me of the great with his saves and shows-stopping capabilities.

More so, Schmeichel on October 2001, before the league swing in full gear, before the big boys began to settle in their prime, the Danish custodian stole the headline as the first goalkeeper to find the back of the next in Premier League after he smashed home a superb volley for Aston Villa as the Villa Park’s team home a memorable 3-2 victory of Everton on a thrilling encounter

Though he is known to score goals while recording nine goals throughout his career, his strike against Everton will be remembered by many as it was the only goal scored by the Dane in Premier League throughout his stay in the league.

Top 100 American Goalkeepers

Cover photo belongs to Tom Flathers/Getty Images. To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since July 2013, click here.

1. Zack Steffen, 26 - Manchester City
2. Ethan Horvath, 26 - Nottingham Forest (England.2)
3. Matt Turner, 27 - New England Revolution
4. Brad Stuver, 30 - Austin FC
5. Sean Johnson, 32 - New York City FC
6. Josh Cohen, 29 - Maccabi Haifa (Israel.1)
7. Brad Guzan, 37 - Atlanta United
8. Tyler Miller, 28 - Minnesota United FC
9. Jimmy Maurer, 33 - FC Dallas
10. Tim Melia, 35 - Sporting Kansas City

One to watch: Ethan Horvath. Horvath joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer this summer after seeing barely any minutes after Simon Miglonet joined. In mid-August, Horvath did impressively well in a 4-0 EFL Cup loss to Wolves, making a number of top saves to keep the scoreline from nearing double digits (highlights). Unfortunately, all progress feels undone when he gifted a goal away in a 2-0 league match against Middlesbrough, losing possession on a simple build-out in his own box. Horvath’s career has been stop-and-go for much of the past four years so in some sense this is nothing new. On the other hand, at 26 years old, there really isn’t much time left to “develop”. While the competition is great, ultimately Horvath needs traction to reach his ceiling. Horvath doesn’t need every minute from a club but he will need more than two games a year.

11. Steve Clark, 35 - Portland Timbers
12. Bill Hamid, 30 - DC United
13. William Yarbrough, 32 - Colorado Rapids
14. Stefan Cleveland, 27 - Seattle Sounders
15. Sean Lewis, 29 - FC Tulsa
16. Andrew Tarbell, 28 - Austin FC
17. Logan Ketterer, 27 - El Paso Locomotive
18. Joe Willis, 33 - Nashville SC
19. Kyle Morton, 27 - Houston Dynamo
20. Stefan Frei, 35 - Seattle Sounders

One to watch: Stefan Cleveland. As the Stefan Frei-era in Seattle enters its final hours, Cleveland has stepped up as an unlikely replacement. Similar to how Seattle obtained Frei from Toronto, the Sounders picked up Cleveland for essentially pennies (trading their first-round draft pick for Chicago’s second round). As of October 6th, Cleveland has 15 starts this season with an eight-game unbeaten streak to kick off his campaign. Cleveland’s style can be a bit chaotic but his quick feet and “nose for the ball” have produced a number of head-scratching saves for opposing strikers. It’s hard to say how far Cleveland can take his approach in the league but so far he’s made a strong case for starting for the Sounders in 2022.

21. Michael Nelson, 26 - Houston Dynamo
22. Pablo Sisniega, 26 - Los Angeles FC
23. David Bingham, 32 - Los Angeles Galaxy
24. Zac MacMath, 30 - Real Salt Lake
25. Jeff Attinella, 33 - Portland Timbers
26. Mike Lansing, 27 - Aalesunds FK (Norway.2)
27. John McCarthy, 29 - Inter Miami
28. Jon Kempin, 28 - DC United
29. Bobby Shuttleworth, 34 - Chicago Fire
30. Kendall McIntosh, 27 - Sporting Kansas City

Ones to watch: Michael Nelson. Similar to Austin FC’s Brad Stuver, Nelson entered 2021 without finishing a 90-minute league match since 2019. With 25-year-old Croatian goalkeeper Marko Maric on the depth chart for the Orange, Nelson’s road to seeing minutes has been tricky. In 2019 USL action, Nelson displayed an effortless combination of mobility and explosiveness and fortunately that didn’t evaporate when his opportunity arrived in 2021. Nelson notched eight straight starts this fall and helped end Houston’s 16 game winless streak. Nelson seems to have the tools to be more than an MLS backup but if he can’t get the minutes to lead him there then he’ll end up as yet another American caught in the MLS goalkeeper logjam of "what could have been”.

31. Evan Louro, 25 - Tampa Bay Rowdies
32. Alex Bono, 27 - Toronto FC
33. Cody Mizell, 30 - New York City FC
34. Bobby Edwards, 26 - Indy Eleven
35. Joe Bendik, 32 - Philadelphia Union
36. Zac Lubin, 32 - Phoenix Rising
37. Alec Kann, 31 - Atlanta United
38. Quentin Westberg, 35 - Toronto FC
39. Ryan Meara, 30 - New York Red Bulls
40. Spencer Richey, 29 - Seattle Sounders

One to Watch: Bobby Edwards. Edwards’ exit from Cincinnati wasn’t a pretty one. While Edwards only conceded three goals in two games, it was the dropped cross against DC United that many criticized and ended up being the last time Edwards started for Cincy. [Read Edwards’ own words on how he overcame the setback here.] Edwards moved west to Indy Eleven and replaced former Indy goalkeeper Evan Newton as the club’s starter. At 25, Edwards still has plenty of time ahead of him but 2021 needs to be a year where Edwards shows doubters that not only has he put the error behind him, but that he deserves another shot as an MLS goalkeeper. Being 6’7” has its obvious advantages but correctly executing on nuanced and difficult situations is its own challenge for any goalkeeper.

41. Evan Bush, 35 - Columbus Crew
42. Danny Vitiello, 25 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds
43. Eric Dick, 27 - Columbus Crew
44. Bryan Meredith, 32 - Nashville SC
45. Alexandros Tabakis, 28 - New Mexico United
46. Clint Irwin, 32 - Colorado Rapids
47. Kyle Zobeck, 31 - FC Dallas
48. Earl Edwards, 29 - New England Revolution
49. Adam Grinwis, 29 - Orlando City SC
50. Tomas Gomez, 28 - Sacramento Republic

One to Watch: Eric Dick. Butler alum Eric Dick received strong backing straight out of college, seeing 22 starts with SKC’s USL side from 2018-19. However, minutes have been difficult to come by since then, only earning six starts in the past two seasons. Dick has an odd kit to work with: game-changing saves look easy for him but movement in the box can look clunky at times. Depending on who you ask, Dick definitively does or doesn’t pass the eye test for most viewers but it’s hard to get a fair assessment on a goalkeeper whose playing time has been so erratic over the past four years. If Dick can get more consistency and not just bounce from place to place, we should get a better idea of his ceiling. However, if Dick can’t make a strong case for himself to deserve the added resources, reaching his ceiling won’t be a possibility at all.

51. JT Marcinkowski, 24 - San Jose Earthquakes
52. Joe Kuzminsky, 27 - Charleston Battery
53. Brandon Austin, 22 - Tottenham U23s (England.1)
54. Danny Rogers, 27 - Oldham Athletic (England.3)
55. Evan Newton, 33 - Vancouver Whitecaps
56. Jonathan Klinsmann, 24 - Los Angeles Galaxy
57. Matt Lampson, 32 - Hartford Athletic
58. Andrew Putna, 27 - Real Salt Lake
59. Brandon Miller, 31 - Charlotte Independence
60. Matt Bersano, 29 - San Jose Earthquakes

One to Watch: Brandon Austin. Although there are questions about his eligibility to represent the US, it’s safe to say that Austin’s loan to Orlando was a positive one. The lanky youngster was an immediate boost for Orlando City’s goalkeeping core with his polished foundation and ability to pull a save out of the corner of the goal through precise timing and fluid reactions. Austin’s ceiling is hard to pinpoint at this time with sparse playing time in the last 24 months but loans like this might help him become an intriguing talent for the English club down the line.

61. Tim Murray, 34 - FC Honka (Finland.1)
62. Cody Cropper, 28 - MLS Pool
63. Matt Van Oekel, 35 - Birmingham Legion
64. Justin vom Steeg, 24 - Los Angeles Galaxy
65. Chris Seitz, 34 - DC United
66. Jeff Gal, 28 - Degerfors (Sweden.1)
67. Matt Cardone, 28 - San Antonio FC
68. Ben Lundgaard, 26 - Atlanta United
69. Richard Sanchez, 27 - North Texas SC
70. Jeff Caldwell, 25 - Hartford Athletic

One to Watch: Jeff Gal. Gal has quietly been chipping away at a career in Sweden. Starting in the lower leagues in Sweden, Gal has climbed to the first division with Degerfors after joining the club two summers ago. 2021 has seen him once again battle for the starting position with Swedish goalkeeper Ismael Diawara and English youth international Alfie Whiteman. Gal tends to shoot from the hip and relies heavily on instinct, which can provide some game-saving moments or some soft goals, depending on the day. If Gal can display consistency his club can build confidence on, look for him to nail down the number one position with either Degerfors or another club in the Allsvenskan moving forward.

71. Joe Rice, 25 - New England Revolution II
72. Adrian Zendejas, 26 - Minnesota United FC
73. Tyler Deric, 33 - Rio Grande Valley FC
74. Kenneth Kronholm, 36 - Chicago Fire
75. Andre Rawls, 31 - Colorado Rapids
76. Trevor Spangenberg, 30 - Birmingham Legion
77. CJ Cochran, 30 - Oklahoma City Energy FC
78. Carlos dos Santos, 21 - Benfica B (Portugal.1)
79. Micah Bledsoe, 27 - Michigan Stars
80. Benjamin Machini, 25 - Sollentuna FK (Sweden.3)

One to Watch: Benjamin Machini. It’s been some time since Machini was first featured on Everybody Soccer back in February of 2016 but the young Swedish-American has been carving out a respectful season in Sweden’s third division. Through September, Machini started 16 matches to help Sollentuna into the top half of the table. Watching Machini from over the years, it’s easy to see how his time in Spain has paid off. He’s confident on the ball, moves effortlessly in the box, and has no issue stepping forward to stop an attack. If Machini can clean up some of the post-to-post timing and find his set position in rhythm within tricky attacks, he could continue climbing the ladder in Sweden.

81. Jake McGuire, 27 - North Carolina FC
82. Kyle Ihn, 26 - Oklahoma City Energy FC
83. Luis Barraza, 24 - New York City FC
84. Thomas Olsen, 26 - FF Jaro (Finland.2)
85. Austin Rogers, 26 - San Diego 1904
86. Dylan Castanheira, 26 - Inter Miami
87. Matt Freese, 23 - Philadelphia Union
88. Rashid Nuhu, 25 - Union Omaha
89. Keegan Meyer, 24 - Loudoun United
90. Akira Fitzgerald, 34 - Richmond Kickers

One to Watch: Matt Freese. As Chicago and Real Salt Lake find ways to distribute minutes to their teenage goalkeepers, Freese has struggled to find ways to get on the field. Despite being a backup for the US U23s, Freese saw 15 starts in 2019, 8 in 2020, and just 237 minutes this year. Philadelphia putting their USL team on hiatus hasn’t helped his cause - nor has him receiving a red card in his first match with the Union this year - but either way, fans are still waiting to see more of the Harvard alum who sits behind Jamaican international Andre Blake.

91. Carlos Saldaña, 25 - Sacramento Republic
92. Benny Diaz, 22 - Club Tijuana (Mexico.1)
93. Ben Beaury, 25 - El Paso Locomotive
94. Ford Parker, 25 - Birmingham Legion
95. Eric Lopez, 22 - Los Angeles Galaxy
96. Elliot Panicco, 24 - Nashville SC
97. Parker Siegfried, 24 - Louisville City FC
98. Andrew Thomas, 23 - Seattle Sounders
99. Kevin Silva, 23 - Toronto FC
100. Jahmali Waite, 22 - University of Connecticut

One to Watch: Carlos Saldaña. Saldaña joined Sacramento midseason after Sacramento has worked to replace injured starter Tomas Gomez. Just within 30 minutes of Saldaña’s debut, the 25-year-old Mexican-American goalkeeper made a phenomenal stretch on a skipping header towards the side-netting to keep a 1-0 scoreline in Sacramento’s favor. Saldaña is in desperate need of minutes and Sacramento has quickly inserted him, giving signs that they’re willing to continue to develop him. Sacramento has done well with scouting goalkeeping talent in the past and this is yet another win for the ambitious USL side.