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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Like Haiti goalkeeper Josué Duverger, who will swap regional soccer in Germany to rub shoulders with Brazil superstars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar.
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James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
These can include teams shrinking to 3-a-side – called 3Play – long-range goals counting as double, or goalkeepers being unable to use their hands, among others.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
At a time when the team needs stability, keeping him as first-choice goalkeeper feels a less risky option than going into the market.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The shutout was just the second this season for Angel City (3-4-1, 10 points) and goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 May 2026
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James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
These can include teams shrinking to 3-a-side – called 3Play – long-range goals counting as double, or goalkeepers being unable to use their hands, among others.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
At a time when the team needs stability, keeping him as first-choice goalkeeper feels a less risky option than going into the market.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The shutout was just the second this season for Angel City (3-4-1, 10 points) and goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 May 2026
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 23 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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