ALYSSA NAEHER NAMED 2024 U.S. SOCCER FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Alyssa Naeher has cemented her place in soccer history. The 36-year-old goalkeeper has been named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, becoming only the second goalkeeper in 40 years to receive this prestigious honor.
Naeher’s incredible year reached its peak during the Paris Olympics, where she played every minute of the tournament, allowing only two goals and leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to their fifth Olympic gold medal. Her clean sheet in the championship match against Brazil was historic, making her the first goalkeeper to keep shutouts in both a World Cup Final and an Olympic Final.
“This is an incredible honor, capping off what has been a very special year with this team,” Naeher said. “This group of players, coaches, and staff brought something truly special to the field all year, and you could feel we had the opportunity to achieve greatness.”
The honor comes just months after Naeher announced her retirement from international soccer in November. Though her time with the U.S. Women’s National Team has come to an end, fans can look forward to seeing her in action as she continues her club career with the Chicago Stars in the NWSL for the 2025 season.
Naeher’s achievement was determined by votes from fans, players, coaches, the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors, and select members of the media.
As the second goalkeeper to ever win Female Player of the Year—following Hope Solo in 2009—Alyssa Naeher has proven herself to be not just a game-changer but a history-maker.