Naeher Crisis
At 36 years old, Alyssa Naeher has decided to put away her international gloves after 15 years of impeccable work with Team USA. The United States goalkeeper made her departure official, describing this adventure as « the greatest honor » of his life, ESPN reported. Two friendlies, against England and the Netherlands, at the end of November, will complete a career in the selection which commands XXL respect.
Getting behind a legend is always hot. But Alyssa Naeher rose to the challenge without ever flinching. Originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut, she inherited Hope Solo’s gloves and established herself as an insurmountable wall. Two World Championships in the pocket (2015, 2019), an Olympic gold medal (Paris 2024)and saves that would make the biggest scorers doubt. The must? This penalty stopped in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup against England. A legendary parade which will bring the USA to a fourth star and to Naeher his entry into the Pantheon.
But don’t put her in the museum just yet: Alyssa continues with the Chicago Red Stars, where she is captain, captain and almost a living statue. There, the clean sheets keep coming and going wild.
The boss’s stats
113 selections. 88 victories. 68 clean sheets. Too easy. A third place in the record table behind Solo and Scurry, but a first place in hearts. And when you add in his exploits in the SheBelieves Cup this year – three saves in a session against Canada, before planting his own shot on goal – it’s the complete package. A goalkeeper who transforms into a scorer who will allow them to lift the trophy.
Zlatan reportedly said: « Naeher does not stop penalties. These are the penalties that stop Naeher. »
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