Alyssa Naeher, a standout goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's National Team since 2014 and the team's starter since 2017, will retire from international play following the team's upcoming friendlies at England and the Netherlands, the USWNT announced Monday.
“Having the opportunity to be a part of the USWNT for the past 15 years has been the greatest honor,” Naeher said, per the USWNT release. “When I began this journey, I never could have imagined where it would take me, and now I find myself so grateful for all the incredible teammates that I have shared the field with; teammates that have turned into lifelong friends. To all my teammates, coaches and staff, thank you all for pushing me, supporting me, and making me a better person/player every single day. A special thanks goes to my family. You have traveled all over the world and were in my corner every step of the way and I love you all.
