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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Richards was especially impressive against West Ham, keeping Crysencio Summerville at bay, shepherding him into less dangerous areas and providing cover for goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
In the 67th minute, Loons fans were gobsmacked over midfielder Joaquin Pereyra’s wonderful zip on a 25-yard, free-kick goal around the Austin wall and inside goalkeeper Brad Stuver’s near post to tie the game at 1-1.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
There were oohs and aahs as Isak sent one shot just wide and tested Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak’s concentration with another.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Freshman Taylor Devaney scored the game’s only goal and goalkeepers Nathalie Mancilla (San Dieguito Academy) and Gianna Velasco combined on the shutout for Palomar (2-1-1).
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
In the 67th minute, Loons fans were gobsmacked over midfielder Joaquin Pereyra’s wonderful zip on a 25-yard, free-kick goal around the Austin wall and inside goalkeeper Brad Stuver’s near post to tie the game at 1-1.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
There were oohs and aahs as Isak sent one shot just wide and tested Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak’s concentration with another.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Freshman Taylor Devaney scored the game’s only goal and goalkeepers Nathalie Mancilla (San Dieguito Academy) and Gianna Velasco combined on the shutout for Palomar (2-1-1).
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 21 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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