Alyssa Naeher, long-time starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national team, announced her retirement from international play on Monday. The USWNT is in Europe for a pair of friendlies, and the matches will serve as Naeher’s final games.
The United States is currently in London, set to face England on Nov. 30 at Wembley Stadium, and then will head to the Netherlands for a match on Dec. 3 at Bingoal Stadium.
“Having the opportunity to be a part of the USWNT for the past 15 years has been the greatest honor,” said Naeher in a statement. “When I began this journey, I never could have imagined where it would take me, and now I find myself so grateful for all the incredible teammates that I have shared the field with; teammates that have turned into lifelong friends. To all my teammates, coaches and staff, thank you all for pushing me, supporting me, and making me a better person/player every single day. A special thanks goes to my family. You have traveled all over the world and were in my corner every step of the way and I love…
