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.

Post updated July 1st, 2025.

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

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

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. Anderson, Dickey, and McGlynn, 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, Campbell, and Kinsbury, three of the more decorated veterans on the list, could theoretically work their way in but eyes are turning to younger goalkeepers, not to mention Jordan Silkowitz at Bay FC. 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 weighing her options.

21. Abby Smith, 31 - Houston Dash
22. Kelsey Daugherty, 28 - Celtic (Scotland.1)
23. Mackenzie Wood, 25 - Chicago Stars
24. Emily Dolan, 31 - Damaiense (Portugal.1)
25. Shae Yanez, 28 - Crystal Palace (England.1)
26. Jessica Berlin, 26 - Thor/KA (Iceland.1)
27. Katelin Talbert, 26 - Free Agent (None)
28. Ashley Orkus, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)
29. Olivia Sekany, 26 - Racing Louisville
30. Monica Wilhelm, 25 - Eskilstuna United (Sweden.2)

31. Kaylie Collins, 27 - Washington Spirit
32. Kaylan Marckese, 27 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)
33. Cosette Morche, 28 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
34. Katherine Asman, 25 - Orlando Pride
35. Makenna Gottschalk, 26 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
36. Erin Seppi, 27 - Valadares Gaia (Portugal.1)
37. Lindsey Harris, 31 - Al-Qadisiah (Saudi Arabia.1)
38. Hannah Seabert, 30 - Angel City FC
39. Melissa Lowder, 28 - Bay FC
40. Marisa Jordan, 24 - North Carolina Courage

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. McKinley Crone, 26 - Orlando Pride
42. Macy Enneking, 24 - Free Agent (None)
43. Aubrei Corder, 27 - Bodø / Glimt (Norway.2)
44. Noa Schumacher, 25 - Hibernian (Scotland.1)
45. Meagan McClelland, 24 - Carolina Ascent (USA.1U)
46. Sarah Cox, 31 - Lexington SC (USA.1U)
47. Heather Hinz, 24 - Sydney FC (Australia.1)
48. Kenna Caldwell, 24 - Molde FK (Norway.2)
49. Halle Mackiewicz, 23 - Chicago Stars
50. Cat Sheppard, 24 - Durham (England.2)

51. Izzy Nino, 26 - Spokane Zephyr (USA.1U)
52. Taiana Tolleson, 27 - Lexington SC (USA.1U)
53. Claire Henninger, 24 - Torreense (Portugal.1)
54. Madison White, 24 - Racing Louisville
55. Megan Plaschko, 23 - Athlone Town AFC (Ireland.1)
56. Morgan Messner, 25 - Portland Thorns FC
57. Emmie Allen, 22 - Bay FC
58. Lauren Kozal, 25 - Grasshopper (Switzerland.1)
59. Hope Hisey, 24 - Zephyr FC (USA.1U)
60. Adelaide Gay, 35 - DC Power FC (USA.1U)

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 - Free Agent (None)
62. Caroline DeLisle, 25 - Norrkoping (Sweden.1)
63. Cayla White, 24 - Odense BK (Denmark.1)
64. Maddy Anderson, 23 - Racing Louisville
65. Erin McKinney, 25 - Fort Lauderdale FC (USA.1U)
66. Elaina LaMacchia, 25 - Fram Reykjavik (Iceland.1)
67. Lyza Jessee, 24 - Washington Spirit
68. Olivia Pratapas, 23 - NC State
69. Mollee Swift, 24 - Throttur (Iceland.1)
70. Ryan Campbell, 23 - Gotham FC

71. Christina Holguin, 29 - Juarez (Mexico.1)
72. Kate Devine, 23 - Breiðablik (Iceland.1)
73. Samantha Estrada, 25 - Dallas Trinity (USA.1U)
74. Hailey Coll, 24 - Zephyr FC (USA.1U)
75. Kayla Thompson, 26 - Toluca (Mexico.1)
76. Ashley Naylor, 23 - FCPS (Austria.2)
77. Mikki Easter, 24 - FCPS (Austria.2)
78. Elizabeth Beardsley, 22 - Houston Dash
79. Stephanie Sparkowski, 23 - Chicago Stars
80. Lauren Kellett, 23 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (USA.1U)

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. Mia Justus, 22 - Utah Royals
82. Maddie Prohaska, 22 - Seattle Reign
83. Genevieve Crenshaw, 22 - Tindastóll (Iceland.1)
84. Ally Zazzara, 22 - Tennessee
85. Tyler McCamey, 22 - Gotham FC
86. Neeku Purcell, 21 - Seattle Reign
87. Amber Lockwood, 23 - Clube de Albergaria (Portugal.1)
88. Ally Lynch, 22 - Purdue
89. Sally Rainey, 22 - Indiana
90. Teagan Wy, 21 - California

91. Haley Craig, 22 - Portland Thorns FC
92. Alexa Goldberg, 23 - Brooklyn FC (USA.1U)
93. Bella Grust, 22 - USC
94. Dmitri Fong, 27 - Vllaznia (Albania.1)
95. Bella Hollenbach, 22 - Milwaukee
96. Camryn Miller, 22 - Cincinnati
97. Belle Okoroafo, 22 - Michigan State
98. Jordan Brown, 21 - Georgia
99. Cassie Coster, 22 - Monmouth
100. Shea Vanderbosch, 21 - Syracuse

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. Purcell, Brown, and Zazzara are good examples of goalkeepers who are still developing - as displayed with highs and lows this past season - and need an arena to keep that momentum going.

The World's Best Goalkeepers

Everybody Soccer returns with its installment of the top goalkeepers in the world. 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. To view past rankings, you can click here to see the prior lists in a spreadsheet or visit the list of the top 24 goalkeepers under 24 years old. Cover photo from Srdjan Stevanovic and Getty Images.

The rankings were last updated July 1st, 2025.

1. Alisson

Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s Brazilian wall, has redefined goalkeeping in the Premier League since joining from AS Roma in 2018 for a then-record £66.8 million. His knack for jaw-dropping saves and pinpoint distribution helped Liverpool win the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League, ending a 30-year title drought. A soccer tidbit: he scored a dramatic header against West Brom in 2021, becoming the first goalkeeper to net a competitive goal for Liverpool. In 2024-25, his 12 clean sheets kept Liverpool atop the league. At 33, he’s still Brazil’s No. 1, pushing for another World Cup run in 2026.

2. Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s towering Belgian, has been a defensive cornerstone since arriving from Chelsea in 2018, helping secure three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues by 2025. His 6’7” frame and cat-like reflexes shone in the 2022 Champions League final, where he made nine saves to stifle Liverpool. At the 2018 World Cup, he won the Golden Glove, proving his clutch factor on the global stage. Despite a 2023 ACL injury, he returned to form, posting 15 clean sheets in 2024-25. At 33, he’s still Real Madrid’s undisputed No. 1, eyeing more silverware.

3. Jan Oblak

Jan Oblak has been a brick wall since joining from Benfica in 2014, racking up five Zamora Trophies as La Liga’s best goalkeeper. His calm demeanor and uncanny shot-stopping led Atlético to the 2021 La Liga title and a 2024 Champions League semifinal run. Oblak holds the record for the fastest to 100 clean sheets in La Liga, hitting the mark in just 182 games. In 2024-25, his 14 clean sheets kept Atlético in the title race. At 32, he’s still the backbone of Diego Simeone’s gritty squad.

4. David de Gea

David de Gea, now with Fiorentina in Serie A after a storied 12-year stint at Manchester United, was once the Premier League’s gold standard, winning the Golden Glove in 2018 and 2023. His acrobatic saves, like the iconic 14-stop masterclass against Arsenal in 2017, defined his United legacy. He’s still the only goalkeeper to win Manchester United’s Player of the Year award three years running (2014-16). Since joining Fiorentina in 2024, he’s posted eight clean sheets in 2024-25, proving at 34 he’s still got it. He’s aiming to lead Spain at the 2026 World Cup.

5. David Raya

David Raya went from Brentford’s breakout star to the Gunners’ main man in net after a £27 million transfer in 2024. His fearless distribution and quick dives were crucial in Arsenal’s 2024 Premier League title push, where he notched 16 clean sheets. Raya is one of only two goalkeepers to keep a clean sheet in his first three Arsenal starts, matching a club record set in 1997. In 2024-25, his 13 shutouts have kept Arsenal in the hunt for the title. At 29 and a crowded depth chart, Raya has his work once again cut out for him to maintain his number one spot.

6. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been a prodigy since debuting for AC Milan at 16 in 2015, and now, at 26, he’s already a Euro 2020 champion. His penalty shootout heroics against England in that final earned him the tournament’s Player of the Year. Donnarumma is the youngest goalkeeper to start a Champions League knockout match, doing so at 18 for Milan in 2017. With 11 clean sheets for PSG in 2024-25, he’s kept them atop Ligue 1. He’s now targeting a 2026 World Cup to cement his legacy as Italy’s greatest, as Italy is very close to the World Cup, according to World Cup Qualifiers odds at BetUS.

7. Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martínez went from Arsenal’s bench to World Cup glory in 2022, saving four penalties in shootouts to clinch the title for Argentina. His move to Villa in 2020 sparked a career revival, with his 15 clean sheets in 2022-23 earning him the Premier League Golden Glove. In back-to-back years (2022, 2023) Martínez won the Yashin Trophy. In 2024-25, his 10 clean sheets have Villa eyeing a Champions League spot. At 33, he’s Argentina’s undisputed No. 1, hungry for more trophies.

8. Alphonse Areola

Alphonse Areola has been a steady force since joining permanently from PSG in 2022, helping the Hammers win the 2023 Europa Conference League. His loan spells at Real Madrid and Fulham showcased his agility, but it’s at West Ham where he’s truly shone, with 12 clean sheets in 2024-25. Interestingly, he’s the only French goalkeeper to win a European trophy with an English club in the last decade. His dual Filipino-French heritage makes him a fan favorite globally. At 32, he’s pushing for a France recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

9. Iñaki Peña

Iñaki Peña, Barcelona’s homegrown goalkeeper, has been Marc-André ter Stegen’s deputy since breaking into the first team in 2018, stepping up in 2024-25 with 10 starts and five clean sheets during ter Stegen’s injury spells. A La Masia product, he won the 2023 La Liga title as a backup, but his recent performances show he’s ready for more. In 2023, Peña became one of only three goalkeepers to keep a clean sheet in El Clásico as a substitute. At 26, he’s patient but ambitious, eyeing Barcelona’s No. 1 spot and a Spain call-up.

10. Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich’s legendary German goalkeeper, revolutionized the position with his “sweeper-keeper” style, winning 11 Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues since joining in 2011. His heroics in Germany’s 2014 World Cup triumph earned him the Golden Glove. Neuer’s longevity led him to rack up such records as most clean sheets in the Bundesliga, surpassing 200 in 2023. Despite a 2023 leg injury, he returned to form with 14 clean sheets in 2024-25, keeping Bayern dominant. At 39, he’s still Germany’s top choice, aiming to bow out at the 2026 World Cup.

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

11. Kepa Arrizabalaga - Arsenal, Spain (30)
12. Unai Simón - Athletic Bilbao, Spain (28)
13. Ederson - Manchester City, Brazil (31)
14. Julen Agirrezabala - Athletic Bilbao, Spain (24)
15. Marc ter Stegen - Barcelona, Germany (33)
16. Keylor Navas - Newell's Old Boys, Costa Rica (38)
17. Arnau Tenas - PSG, Spain (24)
18. Alex Remiro - Real Sociedad, Spain (30)
19. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic, Denmark (38)
20. Andriy Lunin - Real Madrid, Ukraine (26)

21. Kjell Scherpen - Brighton, Netherlands (25)
22. Dominik Kotarski - FC Copenhagen, Croatia (25)
23. Kevin Trapp - Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany (34)
24. Matvey Safonov - PSG, Russia (26)
25. Jordan Pickford - Everton, England (31)
26. Mike Maignan - AC Milan, France (30)
27. Edouard Mendy - Al-Ahli, Senegal (33)
28. Wojciech Szczesny - Barcelona, Poland (35)
29. Giorgi Mamardashvili - Liverpool, Georgia (24)
30. Yann Sommer - Inter Milan, Switzerland (36)

31. Fernando Muslera - Estudiantes, Uruguay (39)
32. Robert Sanchez - Chelsea, Spain (27)
33. Bernd Leno - Fulham, Germany (33)
34. Illan Meslier - Leeds United, France (25)
35. André Onana - Manchester United, Cameroon (29)
36. Philipp Köhn - Monaco, Switzerland (27)
37. Caoimhin Kelleher - Brentford, Ireland (26)
38. Aaron Ramsdale - Southampton, England (27)
39. Ortwin De Wolf - KV Mechelen, Belgium (29)
40. Dean Henderson - Crystal Palace, England (28)

41. Bartlomiej Dragowski - Panathinaikos, Poland (27)
42. Diego Conde - Villarreal, Spain (26)
43. Diogo Costa - Porto, Portugal (25)
44. Robin Zentner - Mainz, Germany (30)
45. Peter Gulacsi - RB Leipzig, Hungary (35)
46. Gerónimo Rulli - Marseille, Argentina (33)
47. Marwin Hitz - FC Basel, Switzerland (37)
48. Lucas Perri - Lyon, Brazil (27)
49. Paul Bernardoni - Yverdon Sport, France (28)
50. Colin Coosemans - Anderlecht, Belgium (32)

The Most Capped Goalkeepers in USMNT History

Over the years, we have struggled in certain positions across the soccer field, depending on the heroics of the likes of Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey to propel us in major tournaments. But one position we have not struggled with is between the sticks. Our shores have provided a conveyor belt of steadfast goalkeepers, culminating with our current number one, Zack Steffen. The former Columbus Crew man joined English champions Manchester City for a reported $7.5m back in 2019, the most expensive transfer fee ever paid for an American goalkeeper. 

Steffen is the latest in a long line of reliable shot-stoppers to represent the USMNT. With that being said, let's take a look at the most capped goalkeepers to represent the United States. 

5th - Brad Guzan - 64 caps

Atlanta United’s captain is still going strong to this day, playing in the first four of The Five Stripes’ games in the new MLS campaign. Despite being a safe pair of hands for United though, he hasn’t featured for the USMNT since 2019 though.

The big shot-stopper racked up an impressive 144 appearances for Aston Villa in the Premier League, before returning stateside in the summer of 2017, and he will be hoping to add to his 64 international caps in Qatar this winter, as the US gear up for their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2014. 

4th - Brad Friedel - 82 caps 

Ohio-native Friedel is a legend of the English Premier League. He racked up a mammoth 450 Premier League appearances across four different clubs: Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur. 

He’s also the fourth oldest player to ever play in the top flight. He was aged 42 years and 176 days when he played in Spurs’ 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United in November 2013. Amazingly, that appearance came over nine years after his last international cap. Age is just a number for goalkeepers mind you, with Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary appearing in the last World Cup aged 45, saving a penalty in the process. 

3rd - Tony Meola - 100 caps 

Both Friedel and Guzan are household names primarily due to their time spent across the pond, but Tony Meola is most definitely one of the MLS’ finest productions. Despite starting his career in England - featuring in the second tier with Brighton - it was with the formerly named Kansas City Wizards where Meola made his name, making 142 appearances between 1999 and 2004. 

In the colors of the USMNT, the University of Virginia graduate was first-choice between 1990 and 1993, before becoming number two to Friedel. 

2nd - Kasey Keller - 102 caps 

After being named MVP for the Portland Timbers in his first campaign as a professional, Keller also traveled across the Atlantic to make his name, signing for Millwall in 1992. The notoriously troublesome fans at The Den took to their American keeper, and he would feature for the South London club on 201 occasions, becoming a fan favorite along the way. 

From there, he would go on to feature for a host of clubs, including illustrious names such as Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Monchengladbach, before returning to his native Seattle in 2009. 

1st - Tim Howard - 121 caps 

Was there any doubt, really? Tim Howard is arguably the greatest goalkeeper the US has ever produced. He delivered the performance of a lifetime against a much-fancied Belgium in the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, cementing his legacy. His sixteen saves is still a World Cup record as we approach the 2022 curtain-raiser. 

The New Jersey local shocked the world when he was chosen to be Fabien Barthez’s replacement at Manchester United in 2003. Things didn't really work out at Old Trafford however, he found a new home some 35 miles away, at Goodison Park. Howard was Everton’s undisputed number one for almost nine years, playing 414 times for The Toffees. He returned to the states in 2016 and would appear another 103 times for the Colorado Rapids, taking his career total to an astounding 819.