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 shift to a more compact structure under Thomas Frank has been mutually beneficial for both new head coach and goalkeeper.
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Dreyer repositioned and fired a low shot past Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Nichelle Prince’s one-on-one opportunity with Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger could’ve been placed better.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
The Red and Black dominated the first 40 minutes, limiting the Panthers to just four shot attempts while peppering Beverly goalkeeper Clara Kostro with shots.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Dreyer repositioned and fired a low shot past Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Nichelle Prince’s one-on-one opportunity with Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger could’ve been placed better.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
The Red and Black dominated the first 40 minutes, limiting the Panthers to just four shot attempts while peppering Beverly goalkeeper Clara Kostro with shots.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 27 Nov. 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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