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, 29 - Houston Dash
2. Mandy Haught, 26 - Utah Royals
3. Aubrey Kingsbury, 33 - Washington Spirit
4. Casey Murphy, 28 - North Carolina Courage
5. Alyssa Naeher, 36 - Chicago Red Stars
6. Phallon Tullis-Joyce, 28 - Manchester United (England.1)
7. Cassie Miller, 29 - Gotham FC
8. Katie Lund, 28 - Racing Louisville
9. Katelyn Rowland, 30 - Bay FC
10. Samantha Murphy, 27 - Piteå (Sweden.1)

11. Jordyn Bloomer, 27 - Racing Louisville
12. Shelby Hogan, 26 - Portland Thorns FC
13. Hillary Beall, 25 - San Diego Wave
14. Laurel Ivory, 25 - Kansas City Current
15. Kelsey Daugherty, 28 - Celtic (Scotland.1)
16. Bridgette Skiba, 25 - Lexington SC
17. Jalen Tompkins, 27 - Valerenga (Norway.1)
18. Adrianna Franch, 34 - Kansas City Current $
19. Shae Yanez, 27 - Crystal Palace (England.2)
20. Claudia Dickey, 24 - Seattle Reign

$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: The race to replace Naeher is on. Unfortunately, the USWNT has done a fantastic job of avoiding prepping for this moment. Haught and Tullis-Joyce were most recently called into the NT camp, alongside Naeher, but six months ago neither featured within the national team setup. Campbell and Kinsbury, two of the more decorated veterans on the list, are natural leads but the USSF’s two-decade-long plan of outsourcing development to whoever is interested has left fans clueless to what direction either national team is planning to go.

21. Michelle Betos, 36 - Gotham FC $
22. Carly Nelson, 26 - Utah Royals $
23. Katelin Talbert, 26 - Tottenahm (England.1)
24. Jordan Silkowitz, 24 - Bay FC
25. Abby Smith, 31 - Gotham FC
26. Ashley Orkus, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
27. Erin Seppi, 26 - Valadares Gaia (Portugal.1)
28. Mackenzie Wood, 24 - Chicago Red Stars
29. Aubrei Corder, 26 - Bodø / Glimt (Norway.2)
30. Hensley Hancuff, 24 - North Carolina Courage

31. Kaylie Collins, 26 - Washington Spirit
32. Angelina Anderson, 23 - Angel City FC
33. Makenna Gottschalk, 25 - Fort Lauderdale FC
34. Sarah Cox, 30 - Lexington SC
35. Macy Enneking, 24 - University of Iowa
36. Heather Hinz, 23 - Houston Dash #
37. Lindsey Harris, 31 - Al-Qadisiah (Saudi Arabia.1)
38. Abbie Faingold, 28 - Free Agent (None)
39. Melissa Lowder, 27 - Bay FC Trialist
40. Monica Wilhelm, 24 - Tindasoll (Iceland.1)

# - Currently on loan with Fort Lauderdale United
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: Goalkeepers with the highest upside here most likely include Talbert, Enneking, and Anderson. Anderson and Talbert’s professional careers have been streaky while Enneking started this fall as a Herman trophy watchlist only to finish the postseason outside looking in when it came to conference awards. Silkowitz, Hancuff and Hinz are three others still waiting on a chance in the NWSL but they, like most others, are suffering from a lack of opportunities. As 2024 was a lifeline for goalkeepers like Sarah Cox and Ashley Orkus, so could 2025 be for some aspiring goalkeepers.

41. Marisa Bova, 24 - North Carolina Courage
42. Cosette Morche, 27 - Fort Lauderdale FC
43. Emily Dolan, 30 - Nantes (France.1)
44. Lauren Brzykcy, 25 - Vittsjo GIK (Sweden.1) **
45. Katherine Asman, 24 - Orlando Pride
46. Kaylan Marckese, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
47. Marzia Josephson, 23 - University of Kentucky
48. Izzy Nino, 25 - Spokane Zephyr
49. McKinley Crone, 26 - Orlando Pride
50. Olivia Sekany, 26 - Racing Louisville #

51. Kat Hess, 26 - Orebro (Sweden.2)
52. Katie Fraine, 37 - Kansas City Current $
53. Morgan Messner, 24 - San Diego Wave $
54. Noa Schumacher, 25 - Hibernian (Scotland.1)
55. Hope Hisey, 24 - Zephyr FC
56. Taiana Tolleson, 26 - Lexington SC
57. Lauren Kozal, 24 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
58. Cat Sheppard, 24 - Clube de Albergaria (Portugal.1)
59. Emmie Allen, 22 - Bay FC
60. Shelby Money, 27 - Thor/Ka (Iceland.1)

# - Currently on loan with Brisbane Roar (Australia.1)
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for
** - Will be removed next update. Currently cap-tied to Hungary.

Ones to watch: The USL Super League provided a lifeline for many goalkeepers, notably Hope Hisey and Lauren Kozal. The expansion of Super League’s clubs for the 2025-26 season (going from 8 to 12 teams) should open up another 8+ roster spots, which could help a number of goalkeepers continue their professional careers. Goalkeepers like Marisa Bova and Emmie Allen have shined in limited minutes with NWSL sides while Marzia Josephson stood on her head with Kentucky during the national tournament. Look for all three to continue to carving out a career for themselves in 2025.

61. Meagan McClelland, 24 - Carolina Ascent
62. Madison White, 23 - Racing Louisville #
63. Liz Harrington, 26 - Hibernians (Scotland.1)
64. Halle Mackiewicz, 23 - Chicago Red Stars
65. Kenna Caldwell, 24 - Orlando Pride Trailist
66. Camri Cecil, 25 - Umea (Sweden.2)
67. Ryan Campbell, 22 - UCLA
68. Claire Henninger, 24 - Torreense (Portugal.1)
69. Alex Godinez, 30 - Cruz Azul (Mexico.1)
70. Maia Perez, 25 - Seattle Reign

71. Maddie Prohaska, 22 - Auburn University
72. Erin McKinney, 24 - Houston Dash $
73. Elaina LaMacchia, 24 - Afturelding (Iceland.2)
74. Megan Plaschko, 23 - TCU
75. Leah Freeman, 22 - Duke University
76. Jessica Berlin, 25 - Galway WFC (Ireland.1)
77. Caroline DeLisle, 24 - Norrkoping (Sweden.1)
78. Samantha Estrada, 24 - Dallas Trinity
79. Lyza Bosselmann, 23 - Washington Spirit
80. Hannah Seabert, 29 - Sporting CP (Portugal.1)

# - Currently on loan Dallas Trinity
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: Top college goalkeepers like Campbell, Prohaska, Plascho, and Freeman will have a tough decision to make in 2025: Push for a NWSL roster spot or try their hand in the Super League? For some, they may get to choose both with a loan move but don’t be surprised if we see a split with graduating goalkeepers. After a successful stint in Denmark, Mackiewicz returns to the US as a potential replacement for Naeher in Chicago, although Naeher has been known to be stubborn in unleashing a starting spot before.

81. Nicole Barnhart, 43 - Washington Spirit $
82. Cayla White, 23 - Odense BK (Denmark.1)
83. Adelaide Gay, 35 - DC Power FC
84. Kayla Thompson, 26 - Toluca (Mexico.1)
85. Olivia Pratapas, 22 - North Carolina State
86. CJ Graham, 22 - Utah Valley Univesity
87. Hailey Coll, 23 - Zephyr FC
88. Stephanie Sparkowski, 22 - University of Michigan
89. Nadia Cooper, 21 - Washington State University
90. Lauren Kellett, 22 - Tampa Bay Sun FC

91. Mia Justus, 22 - University of Texas
92. Elizabeth Beardsley, 21 - University of Maryland
93. Alia Skinner, 22 - BP (Sweden.1)
94. Genevieve Crenshaw, 22 - Boise State University
95. Ashley Naylor, 22 - UC Irvine
96. Maddy Anderson, 22 - Mississippi State University
97. Mollee Swift, 23 - Throttur (Iceland.1)
98. Neeku Purcell, 21 - Brooklyn FC
99. Mackenzie Rath, 23 - San Diego Wave
100. Haley Craig, 21 - Stanford University

$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

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. Graham, Anderson, and Craig 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.

Using Goalkeeping Simulators in Video Games: Can They Help Real Goalkeepers Improve Their Skills?

The use of video game simulators as training tools has significantly grown in recent years. With advancements in gaming technology, simulators for specific sports, such as goalkeeping in soccer, have become incredibly sophisticated. They offer players unique opportunities to enhance their skills. But can these virtual tools truly help real goalkeepers reach new heights? By examining the mechanics, benefits, and limitations of goalkeeping simulators, we can better understand their role in modern sports training.

The Mechanics of Goalkeeping Simulators

Goalkeeping simulators are designed to recreate real-life scenarios that occur on the soccer field. They utilize immersive graphics, realistic ball physics, and scenarios aimed at testing reflexes, positioning, and decision-making skills. For example, simulators can model scenarios like penalty shootouts or high-pressure saves, allowing players to repeatedly practice specific situations in a controlled environment. This is especially useful for those who want to focus on technique without requiring additional coaching staff.

These simulators also offer an advanced approach to data analysis. Players can track their reactions, accuracy, and movement patterns. This method is based on technologies actively used in professional esports. For example, during preparation for Valorant esports events and tournaments, analysts use similar tools to study game strategies in detail. This adaptability mirrors the skills seen in Valorant events, where gaming abilities intersect with real-world tactics.

Benefits for Real Goalkeepers

One of the biggest advantages of simulators is their accessibility. Unlike traditional training, which requires a field, a team, and equipment, simulators allow training anywhere and at any time. This is particularly important for those who may not always have access to regular training sessions. They also provide a safe environment for experimenting with new techniques without the risk of injury.

Simulators play a vital role in mental preparation. The concentration needed to succeed in a simulator can directly transfer to real-life situations. For example, performing complex saves requires the same mental sharpness as participating in intense Valorant LAN events, where every split-second decision is crucial.

Additionally, simulators help develop cognitive skills. They enable goalkeepers to anticipate opponents' actions, react quickly to unexpected changes, and effectively adapt to new circumstances. These abilities are similar to those honed during preparation for the Valorant tournament schedule, where players devise strategies for challenging in-game situations.

Limitations of Virtual Training

Despite their advantages, simulators have limitations. One major drawback is the lack of a physical component. Real gameplay involves jumping, diving, and collisions, which cannot be replicated in a virtual environment. Thus, simulators cannot fully replace the physical training essential for high-level performance.

Another limitation is the absence of emotional pressure. In real matches, players are influenced by the crowd, noise, and adrenaline, creating a unique level of stress. These factors are difficult to replicate in virtual training sessions. In real-life scenarios, the atmosphere of major competitions, including spectator support and intense game moments, provides an unparalleled experience that simulators cannot fully convey.

Moreover, the quality of the simulator is crucial. Poorly designed programs or outdated software can lead to bad habits. Real coaches play a key role in ensuring that the skills developed in a simulator are correctly applied on the field.

Blending Virtual and Real Training

To fully harness the potential of simulators, they need to be integrated into traditional training methods. Coaches can use simulators for supplementary exercises, focusing on reaction speed, decision-making, and precision movements. Such a combination of virtual and physical training can create an ideal training program.

A hybrid approach is beneficial not only in traditional sports but also in esports. For example, preparation for Valorant events often includes not only in-game practices but also physical exercises to maintain overall fitness. A similar strategy can be useful for goalkeepers combining simulator sessions with on-field training.

Collaboration between game developers and sports professionals can significantly improve the realism of simulators. Integrating feedback from professional goalkeepers allows developers to create scenarios that better meet players' needs. Such innovations can elevate sports training to a new level.

The Broader Impact of Simulators on Sports

The popularity of simulators highlights the growing influence of technology on sports performance. Just as goalkeeping simulators help improve physical skills, other virtual platforms focus on cognitive and strategic development. For example, using analytical tools in virtual player training allows for a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Both directions demonstrate how technology transforms training, helping achieve better results in real-world conditions.

Esports and traditional sports share a reliance on precision, reaction time, and mental preparation. By studying methods used in esports, such as data analysis and virtual simulations, traditional athletes can gain valuable insights. This interaction shows the immense potential of gaming for enhancing the quality of sports training.

Conclusion

Goalkeeping simulators in video games hold great potential as supplementary training tools. While they do not replace physical and emotional preparation, they offer valuable opportunities for cognitive development and mental readiness. Integrating simulators with traditional methods allows goalkeepers to refine their skills and reach new heights.

The parallels between simulators and esports, such as preparation for Valorant LAN, demonstrate the power of gaming technologies. As these tools evolve, they may become an increasingly important part of sports training, bridging the gap between the virtual and real worlds to achieve maximum performance.

Emi Martinez: The Art of Stopping Penalties and Why It Matters

The world of sports betting and goalkeeping excellence converge in fascinating ways. When analyzing betting patterns and goalkeeper performance, Emi Martinez stands out as a prime example. His recent Champions League heroics showcase why betting markets value goalkeeper performance. Fresh off a FIFA suspension, Martinez's return has significantly impacted both match outcomes and betting odds, drawing attention from high-profile figures including Prince William.

The betting industry has expanded its goalkeeper-related markets significantly since Martinez's rise to prominence. From his humble beginnings on Arsenal's bench to becoming football's penalty-stopping specialist, Martinez's journey reflects the evolving nature of sports betting analysis. His consistent performance in stopping penalties has made him a key factor in betting calculations, creating new opportunities in the betting markets. 

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The Mind Games and Technical Brilliance

The psychology behind penalty saves has become a crucial factor in sports betting. Martinez's approach combines mental warfare with technical precision, making him a particularly interesting case study for betting analysts. His exceptional performance against right-footed players has created predictable patterns that informed bettors can leverage.

Statistical analysis reveals that goalkeepers who employ psychological tactics similar to Martinez's approach have a 23% higher success rate in penalty situations. His distinctive dance moves and verbal interactions with penalty takers have created a measurable impact on shooter accuracy. Sports betting analysts now factor in these psychological elements when calculating odds for penalty-related markets, particularly in knockout tournaments where such moments can be decisive.

The Impact on the Game

Martinez's performance has significantly exceeded the typical goalkeeper success rate in major competitions. These achievements have transformed how betting markets value goalkeeper performance, with penalty-related markets seeing substantial increases in trading volume during major tournaments.

Behind the Scenes: The Work Nobody Sees

Martinez's preparation mirrors the detailed analysis required in successful sports betting. His superior reaction time compared to other keepers provides a measurable advantage that betting analysts use to calculate odds and create specialized markets.

Changing the Game for Future Keepers

The impact of Martinez's techniques extends beyond the field into betting analytics. The notable improvement in overall penalty saves in recent years has created new betting opportunities and markets. This evolution in goalkeeping has paralleled the sophistication of modern sports betting analysis, creating a more nuanced understanding of match dynamics. His influence has reshaped how teams approach penalty situations and how betting markets evaluate goalkeeper performance in high-pressure moments. The ripple effects of his innovative techniques continue to influence both the sporting and betting aspects of football, establishing new standards for goalkeeper excellence and analytical approaches to sports betting.

Mastering the Odds: Using Goalkeeper Performance Analysis for Smarter Betting Strategies

In football, keepers are frequently regarded as the unsung heroes. Knowing a keeper's form gives gamblers a tactical advantage in addition to appreciation, even though a fantastic save may be as exciting as a last-minute goal. By avoiding the drawbacks of depending only on attacking statistics or team form, keeper performance analysis can be a great method to improve your online betting approach. Let's explore how these insights can help you become a more astute and strategic bettor.

Get to Know the Keeper’s Form

When developing a betting strategy, it's simple to ignore keepers, but paying attention to their play might give your selections a fresh perspective. Teams with high save percentages (75 percent or higher), for instance, are much less likely to give up goals, according to recent data. It is worth its weight in betting gold because even the finest attacking sides can falter against a keeper in peak form.

Start by looking at a keeper's recent saves per game, clean sheets, and save percentage when analyzing form. Low-scoring games or even underdog victories may be more possible when the goalie has a good save % because they are frequently a dependable line of defense. Teams with keepers in the top 20% for save percentage gave up 0.5 fewer goals per game on average than those with keepers in the bottom 20%, according to football analytics website StatBomb. This minor distinction may not seem like much, but it can have a significant impact on wagers centered on low-scoring matches or underdog victories.

Analysing Advanced Keeper Metrics

Advanced keeper analytics can offer even more insightful information than basic statistics. Keep track of metrics such as Saved Difficulty Ratings and Expected Goals Against (xGA). These let you know how many goals a keeper has allowed as well as how hard they've had to make saves. For example, if a goalie's xGA score is far higher than the number of goals they actually allow, they are most likely playing well and preventing shots that would have been goals according to statistics.

In games with closely matched teams, the goalie's reaction to penalties and one-on-one situations is another important metric. For instance, research has revealed that certain keepers have a psychological edge since they save more penalties than others. This information may affect your decision if you're wagering on a cup match where penalties could be the deciding factor. According to an Opta study, keepers who save more than 20% of penalties and faced more than 10 in a season were able to keep their clubs in the running for longer in cup tournaments. You might have an advantage in high-stakes situations if you know which keepers perform well under this kind of strain.

Advanced keeper analytics like xGA and Saved Difficulty Ratings offer insights that can sharpen betting strategies, especially in high-stakes football matches. Understanding which goalkeepers excel under pressure, such as in penalty shootouts, can give bettors a key advantage in predicting match outcomes. And if you’re looking for more ways to test your strategy and skills, definitely check it out here for some exciting online casino options.

A Winning Betting Strategy

Now that you know what kinds of data to analyze, it's time to put them all together into a plan. Consider placing a wager on a league that features teams with a reputation for being potent offensive players up against keepers with stellar numbers. Here are some tactics to think about:

Low-Scoring Markets: It might be profitable to wager on the "under" market if two strong teams are playing but one has an outstanding keeper. Even against top scorers, a keeper who consistently keeps clean sheets and has a high save percentage can cut the goal total by himself.

Handicap Betting: Take into account handicap betting while placing bets on matches that pit top keepers against lower-ranked teams. Betting for a lower-ranked team within a specific goal range (+1 or +2) could protect your wager if the keeper is expected to minimize the score, particularly if the odds favor a close result.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS): If the goalie has proven unreliable, think about placing a wager on both teams to score. It may be a smart idea to use BTTS odds if the goalie has a history of giving up goals early, particularly if the other team has a high goal rate.

Give Goalkeepers the Attention They Deserve!

You can adjust your betting choices to take into account the form and skill of the last line of defense by focusing a little more on keeper statistics. Keepers are one of the most underappreciated yet crucial components of a team's performance, and with the abundance of statistical insights available now, football betting may be more strategic and data-driven than ever.

Weighing every factor, from strikers to keepers, and applying that information to develop your optimal plan is the essence of savvy betting. Even while no technique can ensure success, doing a little more research could help you win. Therefore, keep in mind the player who stands between scores and game-changing saves the next time you put a wager. After all, a strong defense can occasionally be the finest offense in the realm of online betting!