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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Aledo controlled the ball for most of the match which helped goalkeeper Drew Voleh record the clean sheet.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
New team investors include Rogers Communications executive chair Edward Rogers (Toronto Polar Bears), tennis’ Frances Tiafoe (New York Atlantics), Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes (New York Atlantics) and polo star Nacho Figueras (Florida Goats).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Kenza Dali's one touch pass found Godfrey with enough space to take a touch and fire the game winner across her body past Utah goalkeeper Mia Justus.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Benet senior goalkeeper Giada McGlynn has an analytical mind.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
New team investors include Rogers Communications executive chair Edward Rogers (Toronto Polar Bears), tennis’ Frances Tiafoe (New York Atlantics), Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Paes (New York Atlantics) and polo star Nacho Figueras (Florida Goats).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Kenza Dali's one touch pass found Godfrey with enough space to take a touch and fire the game winner across her body past Utah goalkeeper Mia Justus.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Benet senior goalkeeper Giada McGlynn has an analytical mind.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 26 Mar. 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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