Alyssa Naeher
Alyssa Naeher, a Bridgeport-born soccer star, is the goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars and the US women's national team.
Soccer Player
April 20, 1988
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Alyssa Naeher is an American soccer goalkeeper who plays for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She is best known for her outstanding performance as a goalkeeper, earning the 2014 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award and being part of the USA’s 2015 and 2019 World Cup-winning teams.
Naeher continued her impressive form, winning the NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year award again in 2016 and 2019. She also helped the Red Stars win the NWSL Championship in 2019 and 2021.
On the international stage, Naeher was the starting goalkeeper for the USWNT at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where she kept four clean sheets and conceded only three goals in seven matches. She was instrumental in the team’s success, making several crucial saves throughout the tournament.
Naeher’s achievements have solidified her status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. She is a role model for aspiring athletes and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.