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Alyssa Naeher retires from international football

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international football.

The 36-year-old, who earned 113 caps, played as the starting goalkeeper during the U.S. teamโ€™s World Cup victory in 2019 and their Olympic gold medal win in Paris this summer.

Naeher will conclude her international career following the United Statesโ€™ upcoming matches against England on November 30 and the Netherlands on December 3.

โ€œHaving the opportunity to be a part of the USWNT [US womenโ€™s national team] for the past 15 years has been the greatest honour,โ€ said Naeher.

โ€œThis has been a special team to be a part of and I am beyond proud of what we have achieved both on and off the field. The memories I have made over the years will last me a lifetime.

โ€œI know one chapter is ending, but I am so excited to continue to see the growth of this team going forward and what more they can accomplish.โ€

Naeher ranks third in the USWNTโ€™s all-time list for goalkeeper caps, behind Hope Solo and Briana Scurry.

She signed a new contract with the Chicago Red Stars for the 2025 NWSL season in September, which will mark her 10th year with the club.