How to Use goalkeeper in a Sentence

goalkeeper

noun
  • Arsenal have also enquired about Neto in past transfer windows, and are in need of a goalkeeper.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The England goalkeeper made some key saves during this run of games, while Richarlison’s work-rate and goals have also been vital.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 19 May 2022
  • Junior goalkeeper Shannon Clark has been playing so well lately for Benet that people are starting to take notice.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Katie Meyer was a soccer goalkeeper who helped Stanford win a national championship.
    Paul Newberry, ajc, 30 Apr. 2022
  • Consequently, 17-year-old goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina hasn't had an overwhelming amount of work to do in net.
    Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 13 May 2022
  • Morgan was a gracious winner Saturday, hugging the poor Gotham FC goalkeeper, who had no good chance against any of the four shots.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2022
  • Particular interest has been placed on the center back, goalkeeper and center forward positions.
    Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 31 May 2022
  • Buksa nearly let Bye’s cross bounce past him, timing his shot perfectly, catching goalkeeper Roman Celentano off guard.
    Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
  • The goalkeeper sprung to his left side, diving and slapping the shot wide of the post to preserve the shutout.
    The Arizona Republic, 11 Mar. 2023
  • It could have been saved but swerved past the goalkeeper and into the net.
    Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Each side will take turns shooting the ball from the penalty spot as the goalkeeper tries to stop the shot.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Like any 18-year old goalkeeper, Beaudry wants to be one of the best the U.S. has ever seen.
    Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 14 June 2024
  • The French forward sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and has a hat trick in the World Cup final.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2022
  • With a spot in this year’s World Cup on the line, Graham Arnold pulled his goalkeeper out of the game.
    Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 14 June 2022
  • The teenager controlled a through pass in tight quarters and punched the ball past the goalkeeper.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The Loons don’t have a third goalkeeper on their MLS roster.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024
  • The goalkeeper made great back-to-back saves early to keep Miami in the game.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
  • And goalkeeper Chris Brady, with 50 games, is on track to join him in the coming seasons.
    Adam Bakr, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2024
  • Benet senior Shannon Clark is proof that a goalkeeper doesn’t need to be tall to reach the elite ranks of her craft.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
  • In the 82nd minute, Bethany Arabe beat two defenders and hit a shot from outside the goalkeepers’ box to make it 2-0.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • On both goals, George was running toward the goal, chasing down the ball, while the goalkeeper left the goal, trying to get to the ball first.
    Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The three-time district goalkeeper of the year is aiming to four-peat and is well on her way to doing so.
    Dallas News, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Besides, my son is the goalkeeper, and watching him in goal for the PKs was nerve-wracking.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2022
  • But Smith's goal was blocked in a clean save by Zambia's goalkeeper.
    NBC News, 25 July 2024
  • Lauren is a very good all-around goalkeeper, very good with her feet.
    oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Davis cut the ball back to the top of the six-yard box, where Agada awaited to blast it past Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024
  • Timbers goalkeeper David Bingham leapt for it but didn’t need to make a save.
    oregonlive, 22 July 2023
  • Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll dived to save Fridolina Rolfo’s shot late in the half, then punched the ball away on a corner kick to keep the game scoreless at the half.
    Anne M. Peterson, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Hope Solo is considered to be one of the best soccer players and goalkeepers in the world.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Chillida’s early career as a goalkeeper for Real Sociedad is a rare intersection of sport and art.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2024

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