goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 
: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)
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Veteran goalkeeper Tim Melia challenged his teammates to look inward.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
The goalkeeper understands the high price soccer can demand of players who want to win championships in the increasingly competitive women’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
The goalkeeper understands the high price soccer can demand of players who want to win championships in the increasingly competitive women’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
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goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər
: a player who defends the goal in various games
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