SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 10: Top award awarded to American athlete Alyssa Naeher … (+)
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U.S. women’s goalkeeper Alyssa Neher has announced her retirement from international soccer at the age of 36, ending an 11-year career that included two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal.
Neher’s final outing with the USWNT will see him play in a friendly against England in London on November 30th, followed by a match against the Netherlands in The Hague on December 3rd.
Neher, who made her senior debut in December 2014 and has 113 caps to date, will retire as the only goalkeeper in women’s soccer history to win a World Cup final and an Olympic gold medal match.
The goalie, who won the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and the 2024 Olympics with the USWNT, said playing for the national team is “the greatest honor.”
“When I started this journey, I could never have imagined where I would end up, and now I am so grateful for all the great teammates I have shared the field with, who have become lifelong friends. ” Neher said in a statement shared by U.S. Soccer.
“This is a special team and I’m proud of what we accomplished on and off the field,” she added.
“The memories we’ve made over the years will last a lifetime. We know a chapter is coming to a close, but we’re excited to see this team continue to grow and see what more they can accomplish.” is.”
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PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: USA’s Alyssa Neher saves Brazil’s shot. … (+)
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U.S. Soccer praised Neher’s contributions to the team, making her one of the all-time greats after starting 22 games, keeping 12 clean sheets, and conceding just 12 goals at the World Cup and Olympics. He was considered one of the best keepers.
“Neher’s performances in the past four World Championships (2019 and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2021 and 2024 Olympics) have confirmed her status as one of the best players ever to play this position. “We have firmly established this,” he said in a statement.
“Her incredible calm under pressure, development from the back, overall stability at the net, and numerous great saves in the biggest moments will forever cement her in USWNT legend.” I let it happen.”
Neher has taken time out from her international career, but will continue to play for her club, the Chicago Stars, during the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.
