Alyssa Naeher retires from international soccer after stellar career
- Alyssa Naeher announced her retirement from international soccer ahead of the team's European matches.
- She is a two-time World Cup winner and a gold medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Naeher's retirement marks the end of a significant era for USWNT goalkeeping.
On November 25, 2024, U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announced her retirement from international soccer, indicating that the upcoming European friendlies against England and the Netherlands would be her last matches. A two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, Naeher leaves behind a legacy marked by significant contributions, including her standout performances during the 2019 World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics. She has re-signed with the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL, where she will continue to play through the 2025 season, completing a decade with the club. Naeher's impressive record boasts 88 wins, 14 draws, and only six losses in her international career, establishing her status as one of the top goalkeepers in U.S. women's soccer history.