Casey Murphy

She began playing soccer at age 5 and became a full-time goalkeeper around age 10.

In high school, she played both soccer and basketball.

She holds the Rutgers all-time record for career shutouts (45) and is second in Big Ten history.

After forgoing her final year of college eligibility at Rutgers, she began her professional career in France with Montpellier HSC, where she was named to the D1 Féminine Best XI and recognized as the league’s top goalkeeper.

She saved Alex Morgan’s penalty in Morgan’s last career game.

She was part of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team that won gold.

Her husband, Chris Mirabelli, was a track and field athlete at Rutgers. They got married in 2023.

Standing at 6-foot-1 (185 cm), she is the tallest goalkeeper in USWNT history.

She started her own Goalkeeping Academy that inspires players to embrace challenges, build confidence, and take ownership of their development through supportive coaching and a focus on growth.

She studies Communications at Rutgers University.

Her favorite part of being a pro soccer player is traveling, meeting new people, and not having a typical job.

She wants to be remembered for bringing energy, positivity, and kindness.

She finds inspiration from her teammates, who work hard and strive to improve daily.

She first played soccer on school fields behind her house, making up games and having fun.

She was always passionate about goalkeeping and practiced drills in her backyard.

She enjoys going to the dog park daily with her golden retriever, Nash, who she sees as a source of joy and comfort.

She plays competitive backyard games like spike ball with her fiancé.

She has always hated losing, even as a child, and would throw away second-place medals.