goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 
: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)
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When David Fofana breaks clear and goalkeeper Bernd Leno is exposed, Ream needs to make a decision.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Senior defender/midfielder Sadie Bolan and senior goalkeeper Ashlynne Trinidad also are key players.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari joked Tuesday morning that there would be a cup of mate in the center of the Chase Stadium field at the start of the match instead of a ball.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
San Jose goalkeeper Daniel had no chance at saving the shot in the 86th minute, and San Diego went on to secure the 2-1 victory.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Senior defender/midfielder Sadie Bolan and senior goalkeeper Ashlynne Trinidad also are key players.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari joked Tuesday morning that there would be a cup of mate in the center of the Chase Stadium field at the start of the match instead of a ball.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
San Jose goalkeeper Daniel had no chance at saving the shot in the 86th minute, and San Diego went on to secure the 2-1 victory.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər
: a player who defends the goal in various games
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