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Alyssa

Naeher

Apr 20, 1988

#1 - Goalkeeper

Alyssa Michele Naeher is an American professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Did You Know?

She was the first goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history—men’s or women’s—to both save a penalty and score one in a shootout.

She scored over 2,000 points as a high school basketball player in Connecticut.

She was featured in EA Sports' FIFA 16 video game, the first edition to include women players.

She was honored at the White House by President Barack Obama after the 2015 World Cup win.

She is a Christian.

She is of German, English, and French Canadian ancestry.

She initially aspired to be a professional basketball player, influenced by her father, who was a coach.

She enjoys doing the crossword puzzle every morning with her coffee and loves biking during Chicago summers.

She has a twin sister named Amanda Naeher, who was her built-in training buddy growing up.

She attended Penn State University, where she majored in kinesiology.

Best Actions

Alyssa Naeher - Just Unflappable! | Craziest Saves

Alyssa Naeher's penalty heroics | USWNT vs. Canada

Club Achievements

FIFA U20 Women's World Cup: 2008	1×
Germany Frauen Bundesliga: 2011-12	1×
FIFA Women's World Cup: 2015, 2019	2×
Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal: 2024	1×
Summer Olympic Games Bronze Medal: 2020	1×
CONCACAF Women's Championship: 2018, 2022	2×
CONCACAF W Gold Cup: 2024	1×
CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 2016, 2020	2×
SheBelieves Cup	7×
Tournament of Nations: 2018	1×

Awards

The Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper: 2024

1×

The Best FIFA Women's 11: 2024

1×

U.S. Soccer Player of the Year: 2024

1×

CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year: 2018

1×

CONCACAF Best XI: 2018

1×

CONCACAF W Gold Cup Golden Glove: 2024

1×

CONCACAF W Gold Cup Best XI: 2024

1×

NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year: 2014

1×

NWSL Best XI: 2014

1×

NWSL Second XI: 2016

1×

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Golden Glove: 2008

1×

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup All star team: 2008

1×

IFFHS Women's World's Best Goalkeeper: 2024

1×

IFFHS Women's World Team: 2024

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2016 - present	Chicago Stars	176	0
2013 - 2015	Boston Breakers	45	0
2011 - 2013	Turbine Potsdam	54	0
2010 - 2011	Boston Breakers	36	0
2008 - 2008	SoccerPlus Connecticut
2006 - 2006	Western Mass Lady Pioneers	11	0
2006 - 2009	Penn State Nittany Lions	88	0
International Stats
2014 - 2025	United States	115	0