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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Inter fans have been banned from the team’s next three domestic away matches after a flare was thrown towards Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero in Sunday’s game between the two teams.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The game’s opening goal came in the 25th minute when Atletico Nacional midfielder Juan Rengifo uncorked a shot that soared past Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St Clair at full stretch.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Trinity’s goalkeeper and defenders put their hands up and stopped playing, seemingly assuming the play would be ruled offside.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
December brought league honors for defender Sydney Studer and goalkeeper Meagan McClelland, both landing spots on the Team of the Month.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The game’s opening goal came in the 25th minute when Atletico Nacional midfielder Juan Rengifo uncorked a shot that soared past Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St Clair at full stretch.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Trinity’s goalkeeper and defenders put their hands up and stopped playing, seemingly assuming the play would be ruled offside.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
December brought league honors for defender Sydney Studer and goalkeeper Meagan McClelland, both landing spots on the Team of the Month.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 5 Feb. 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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