Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international soccer, concluding a distinguished career with the United States Women’s National Team. Her final appearance will be the team’s last match of 2024, against the Netherlands on December 3rd.
Legend 🇺🇸
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 25, 2024
Alyssa Naeher, two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, has announced her retirement from the USWNT following the team’s final match of 2024. pic.twitter.com/9go6WAdIQK
Naeher departs as one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in USWNT history, having earned 113 appearances, and 68 clean sheets, over her tenure. She won two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles (2015, 2019), an Olympic gold medal in 2024, and an Olympic bronze medal in 2021. She also played a key role in securing seven SheBelieves Cup championships for the United States.
Despite the announcement, Naeher will continue to play professionally with the Chicago Red Stars, who recently confirmed Naeher’s return to the club for the 2025 season. She has been a consistent presence for the Red Stars, where she will continue to bring her leadership and experience to the club.
Naeher’s legacy is etched in some of the most iconic moments in USWNT history—including a crucial penalty kick save against England in the 2019 World Cup semifinals, a series of gravity-defying stops at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her achievements will remain a significant chapter in the team’s storied history.