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 night’s second goal was equally impressive, even if the credit ultimately went to City’s on-loan Manchester United goalkeeper Vitek.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
The goalkeeper was Edgar Gil (San Diego).
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
In the 65th, Kelvin Yeboah’s breakaway attempt was thwarted by SDFC backup goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Illiman Ndiaye intervened and were able to get Gueye away from the situation.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025
The goalkeeper was Edgar Gil (San Diego).
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
In the 65th, Kelvin Yeboah’s breakaway attempt was thwarted by SDFC backup goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Illiman Ndiaye intervened and were able to get Gueye away from the situation.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 5 Dec. 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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