'Goalkeeping isn’t just about shot-stopping': The evolving role of keepers in the NWSL

From sweeper keepers to positional experts, The Cutback takes a closer look at goalkeeping across the league.

Jul 31, 2026

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Gotham’s Ann-Katrin Berger has conceded the joint-fewest goals in the NWSL this season. Credit: Getty Images

Last weekend’s NWSL matches saw some eye-popping goalkeeping performances.

Katie Atkinson stood up to a shelling from Orlando Pride, making 10 saves and almost dragging her Chicago Stars side to a result. Meanwhile, Seattle Reign’s Claudia Dickey m…

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Abigail Segel

Abigail Segel is an American freelance journalist based in Canada. She is a contributing writer at Defector Media, and an editor for The IX Soccer and the Equalizer. Her work has been published in the Guardian and the Montreal Gazette.