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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The home goalkeeper kit that David Raya will wear is grey with black Arsenal and Adidas crests and stripes.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Lions opened the scoring in the 17th minute after Union goalkeeper Andrew Rick brought down Ojeda in the box.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Löwen’s cross inside the box passed several LAFC defenders to reach Totland, who finished at the near post past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for a quick 1-0 lead.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
Peiser picked goalkeeper instead.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Lions opened the scoring in the 17th minute after Union goalkeeper Andrew Rick brought down Ojeda in the box.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Löwen’s cross inside the box passed several LAFC defenders to reach Totland, who finished at the near post past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for a quick 1-0 lead.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
Peiser picked goalkeeper instead.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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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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