Alyssa Naeher reveals why she’s retiring from the USWNT and what she will miss the most

[@WomensGameMiB]

Alyssa Naeher. One of the best to ever do it for the USWNT. ❤

[@rachelmandal3626]

Thanks so much for posting this so soon after the announcement came out. I needed this.

[@thomas-gw3xf]

like her approach - USWNT - AND what another year or so with Chicago - EMMA has plenty of time to analyze prospects for the position and there are a couple young guns on the edge of great goal keeping abilities ! been a lot of years seen the last transition - then Alex -Llyod/Rapino - and now my viewing the recent transition WOW! HOPE i CAN HOLD ON FOR ANOTHER CHANGE BEFORE I GO ON MY ETERNAL VACATION --- THX FOR YOUR GREAT STOPS !!!!!!

[@TheChosenOne42513]

Thank you Alyssa naeher you will be missed 😢😢❤❤

[@KyliePhillips-d5c]

So true love her so much and have always and forever will look up to her !!!!!!❤❤❤

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Always humble, fierce tenacity, serious legend.

[@littleninja22]

Of course Sam got the first/only Naeher retirement interview! Loved this

[@kycone]

She has connections

[@Uswnt_4life]

Honestly, im just sobbing, alyssa has been the reason i play goal keeper for so long. Shes just so awesome and im really going to miss her. ❤

[@amiethesdrealtor1178]

She’s still playing for Chicago Red Stars

[@Uswnt_4life]

​@@amiethesdrealtor1178 ik but she's just so good on the USWNT

[@mikewahtabi5658]

It’s so evident Alyssa enjoyed doing this momentous interview with Sam. ❤ to both!

[@christinejesser7210]

Thank you, Alyssa, for your dedication and everything you’ve done for women’s football. What a legend.

[@michaelayers3998]

What a lovely person. Sitting here listening to her I’m struck by how genuine, how honest she is. Oh, and she’s a pretty good soccer player too…. She is one of those people that’s so easy to root for. Wish her nothing but the best for the future.

[@clutz26ify]

Alyssa - thanks for all you've done for the game and for goalkeeping! You're the best!

[@Shdoeb]

I have more thoughts on this but here are some initial ones. Everyone who knows me knows Alyssa is my favorite player of all time. I started watching the national team regularly because of her. She seems so highly regarded-a strong presence on the field, a trusted teammate, and a genuinely good human. I’m SO PROUD of her! Can’t wait to cheer her on in England and in the future with Chicago. But I AM NOT OK.

[@japeri171]

She was the best female goalkeeper of her generation,as well as being loved by her co-workers.The penalty save she made against England in the 2019 World Cup semi-final will remain in everyone's mind.

[@CatherineLehman-h4l]

Thank you Alyssa! You are a legend! I loved watching you play! I will never forget your starfish jump save last summer at the Olympics! I think your soccer intelligence would make you a terrific coach if you wanted to do that in the future.

[@joycefortin7877]

Awww Alyssa, you got me teary. What a great career. Every game was a joy to watch. Sam, you are such a good friend.

[@leehampton9287]

It is so refreshing to listen to such an intelligent and articulate professional athlete talk about her experiences and future plans. She's so well-spoken and so relaxed with her responses. She should teach a class to other professional athletes who can't speak without saying "um" or "ya know" or "like" over and over. She's always been a favorite of mine stepping into the giant shoes of Hope Solo as UWNT keeper. She'll be a tough act to follow.

[@kycone]

She uses filler words, as well, so you don’t need to be condescending towards the other players. They’re athletes, not professional speakers.

[@Bds0701]

Thank you for all u did for the USWNT. you have been an incredible leader - so much respect

[@Kwiersma11]

😭😭😭😭 Thank you Uncle 🤍

[@robertbeckel7378]

Thank you for your incredible effort! I will openly admit that I am a devoted Hope Solo fan. My daughter started playing and when she was not playing defender she was in the goal. She immediately thought of Hope as the greatest player she could ever imagine. Yet I will say that as unimportant as my view is I want to say that Alyssa is the best PK goalie I have ever seen or heard of in my 52 years!

[@lindaconway4352]

She is soooo humble!!❤

[@treycarmichael3605]

crying UNCLE today! what a class act. hella goalie!

[@HazelJ_Anderson]

An icon and a legend. We all LOVE Alyssa Naeher 😭♥️

[@padee962]

This was a great way to share her announcement.. it calmed me down a bit too. Thanks to Both of you for your decades of effort and dedication to growing our Game and Womens Sports. BTW Sam I too am a person who has nick names for everyone including my dogs and cats. thanks for sharing yours with us.

[@T.R.75]

Alyssa is the GOAT. will be missed. best wishes for whatever comes next.

[@heinleinreader]

I could easily see her stepping into coaching. She is a real student of the game. She's far more knowledgeable than many of the coaches out there.

[@aimeewilson3874]

Y,all just make me smile and love the women’s soccer world. I miss playing 🤗

[@pointerlover3492]

Such an incredible keeper and great human being. Always so humble ! We love you Allyssa ❤

[@KylieZito101]

A true legend.

[@sarahjane6798]

Sending this message from Trumbull Connecticut. Best of Luck to Alyssa! You will be missed, but NEVER forgotten.

[@rmm9222]

I Love Alyssa Naeher. She's the greatest GK ever IMO and my favorite ever GK by far. She's amazing

[@HoangNguyen-pb8fp]

Thank you Alyssa. Thank you so much. Thanks for the memories!!!

[@heinleinreader]

I played keeper when I was younger. I transitioned to left midfielder and was the backup in goal. I am well capable of being able to evaluate the position. She's been great in goal. I think the position is in great shape for the future.

[@madfin8085]

Crying at the gym learning this news, so happy to have had her for so long ❤

[@Bria_001]

The pride of Connecticut. Thank you Lyss, for everything

[@russhammond8781]

Naeher will be missed and good for her to know when it is time to go. Always best to go on your own terms

[@PandaPanda-cn7yn]

It never crossed my mind that Alyssa could ever retire. Lover her

[@dylanz.8126]

A true legend. Got the honor of seeing her in person when Chicago played the Spirit. I watch the Chiacago games just for her and bought her autograph on ebay. The USWNT will feel her absence for sure.

[@karisalmon3234]

GOAT goalie❣️ You will be missed❤

[@Eagle971]

It hurts to see her go but she accomplished so much for the national team and we're grateful to have had her.

[@elizabethjones7704]

Thank you for all you’ve done for USWNT, Alyssa ❤ you are clearly such a kind, humble person, ontop of being a stellar athlete. You will be missed

[@mitsyamarsupial]

I knew it was nearing when you consented to a TikTok, Unc! We love you so much & can't wait to see your next steps.

[@yadthink]

Alyssa has been so great for so long that it'll be hard not seeing her on the field. Big shoes to fill, for sure!

[@jessicafinch84]

😭😭😭😭 nooooo! I can’t. She’s an incredible human being 💜💜💜

[@ms1007901]

Congrats Allysa. Enjoy your retirement. You left so many memories and moments in USWNT. You are greatly missed.

[@johnvalersky7758]

Thanks for the memories. You are a wonderful goalie - the goto GK when chips are down.

[@stevensmith7538]

Congrats to Alyssa on an incredible career! Best uswnt goalie in history! Enjoy it. 👏🐐

[@Andelani_Ikwueme]

Legend !! I watched Naeher come up in the youth national teams, gonna miss "Unc" Legend !!

[@Ozzyoxenfree]

No wonder she’s been giving so many hugs…

[@ra4811]

We knew this was coming but it is so bittersweet. Thank you Alyssa for your dedication to the sport and to our national team. You had huge shoes to fill and you did so, and more. May you end your nat'l run with two wins, but may you also find success and happiness in all you do. RESPECT 2U.

[@TheChosenOne42513]

Thank you Alyssa naeher we are proud you on you career you will be missed 😍😍🥳🥳😢😢

[@heinleinreader]

I think Alyssa was one of the best tenders we've had. I also expected this soon myself. But I would have had a farewell game for her. That would have allowed the fans to say goodbye. I do think that the USWNT is well represented and covered in goal regardless. Naeher has been developing her replacement for the last couple of years. I think she's ready.

[@SByers34]

Wow. I’m still in shock !!!

[@catman518]

I sad to hear. Thank you Alyssa for all you've done for the USWNT. It was a pleasure to watch you play. You are a class act. Good luck in your new endeavors!

[@BryanDuncan-g6b]

Legendary. Iconic. Heroic. We’ll always remember Alyssa.

[@DuhRev]

Great Interview!!

[@jameslionspirit9636]

I've watched this over 2 days and don't know how to react to it. Father Time still undefeated. Alyssa is one of the most famous and deserving football players of all time for both the women's and men's game (Alyssa Naeher, Hope Solo, Gianluigi Buffon, Dida, Manuel Neuer, Ilker Casillas). Certainly felt around the world. Any football fan respects and enjoys watching Alyssa play. She has such confidence and presence on USWNT felt by all and making all the plays to back it up. Wow what a keeper!!! All the best for health and happiness in your retirement! Gather those rosebuds!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@amye4087]

Thanks for all the great games, Alyssa. I remember all the media crap that USWNT could never win without Hope and just loved it that you quieted everyone and proved they are wrong. Feel like whoever is the next main goalie will have all the same crap said but hope they can take your strength and do it as well. Absolutely loved that Lauren Holiday is still part of your life and USWNT. Good luck in your next adventures. Go Chicago!!

[@RiverRokz]

Ahhhhh! I knew this was coming but it still hurts!!

[@hyperzzzzz1]

One of the best ever. I wish her well.

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Sam. I know people who know Steph Houghton and I am from the city her husband played for. I can never quite forget the penalty save against England in the World Cup, especially since it seemed to be all any US interviewers wanted to know about. I tried to keep imagining Rose's beautiful goal against Netherlands instead, which you saw close up first hand. Alyssa seems someone who would be great to have on your side and I begrudgingly enjoyed hearing her back then and best wishes to her after a great career, the so and so!

[@01FozzyS]

Noooo! Gonna miss Alyssa but she's going out on top!

[@piemacri]

Thanks for everything, Alyssa! Legendary career!

[@Qball-sports]

We love you coming from Chicago

[@kapowjam3462]

Definitely wishing wins to go out on ❤❤❤

[@kycone]

Forever the GOAT. And she’s leaving at the top of her moment and not holding on too long like so many of the other USWNT players have

[@giggsy37]

Why! Alyssa! Why! Once a legend always a legend!

[@patman9419]

The 2019 team is almost all gone. Sad because it was such a fun team. Naeher was a wall!

[@lrodriguez9lr]

We've won game BECAUSE of Alyssa. That save versus England in 2019 at the World Cup, defeating Canada TWICE in a penalty shoot-outs for CONCACAF W Gold Cup semis and SHEBELIVES CUP final, the last minute save versus Brazil this year in Paris for gold. I can go on and on but there will be no other like Alyssa. The most clutch goalkeeper in USWNT history. PERIOD.

[@kimberlygoodwin-slater514]

We need a send off game in US for her and include Becky.

[@TheGamblerGomez4097]

Without a doubt, one of the best in the world. Casey Murphy is going to be a great goalkeeper next SheBelieves Cup.

[@Arctic-void-z7f]

Tysm your. Deeply missed on national team

[@aaronrodgers77]

Legend, GOAT, winner

[@cole7726]

WAIT WHAT. This is how I find out? Wow. Congrats on an amazing career Alyssa.

[@lorihippensteel319]

😢 the best!!

[@3aRome]

She will be missed the best to ever put that USWNT goalie jersey ever!

[@dkanwischer8479]

Dang, I will so miss the steely fierceness at the last line. At least I can defer finding a new favorite player for at least a season. Well deserved partial retirement, Lissy. Very interested in what you decide is your next thing. This is the poster child for what makes your show so standout, Sammy. Learning who the person is behind the kit makes it so easy to dive deep. EDIT: Not sure if it was a cultural infusion, but the Irish reference given her long role in Chitown is pretty awesome 🍀

[@ChrisK056]

People can argue about who was better: Hope or Alyssa, BUT - without a doubt, I’d take Alyssa for penalty kicks. Absolute mentality monster. Will be missed.

[@iou94558]

Sam - you have great questions!!

[@ik1768]

what the hell man no! this is how i was supposed to find out!? i love alyssa 😭😭

[@PaulLe-jk4uq]

Alyssa Naeher, thank you for all these years trying to be the GREAT WALL at the pitch goal !!! You’re the GOAT amongst the greatest playing goal keeper. We’ll miss you in USWNT from now on 🥹😌🌹 But we still have one more year to enjoy your greatness at the Star games! At this writing, you’ve just finished wonderfully one shut out and one win against the Dutch, massive saves….!!!! and that we know that we’ll never see you again in USWNT, how sad!😌😌😌 You’re the great person, great great goal keeper and future hall of famer. We love you for all you do in our team Alyssa , thank you again!!! Best wishes to your future after the game! ALYSSA NAEHER!!! 🌹💖⚽️🇺🇸👍🤩

[@JanaGreen-j3d]

Noooo! 😢

[@hathaway5724]

Can you stay on USWNT as a Keeper training Sensei, please?

[@kathurst7457]

I was there for the England game in Lyon. I was soooo thrilled for her. I was SCREAMING, “you GO GIRL!!” So happy for her in that moment. FU haters moment 4 sure

[@RhondelishaParker]

I am not having an ok time 😭😭

[@maasbs]

One Year from now Boston NWSL (please gawd not BOS Nation) will sign Alyssa Naeher so she can close out her club career in her hometown

[@kycone]

I’ve been hoping she would go there for a year or two, as well. She may be settled in Chicago, though

[@marymiller7510]

totally get it... but bummer... ;-) What a fun and exciting player to have watched for so dang long ;-) Enjoy new experiences and life ;-)

[@chandlerking2260]

Put her in the HOF

[@Golflegend410]

I’m sad she won’t be playing for the US anymore but I completely understand. It’s crazy to think she would be 39 if she was in the next World Cup. I can tell she worked extremely hard to get to where she got to. Enjoy retirement Alyssa!

[@doja895]

Good luck Alyssa

[@gabrieldiaz2058]

Casey Murphy should be the new #1 goalkeeper for the US. Aubrey Kingsbury should be #2. Mandy Haught should be #3.

[@kycone]

Nah. You don’t know much about the depth if you think that’s the new order 😂

[@anoopgopikala8237]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@robwarren4425]

Wow.

[@iansoberano5103]

Alyssa needs to retire from the USWNT they need to get a young goalkeeper that is the best way to go. There are a lot of young goalkeepers out there Mandy Haught or Katie Lund or even Bella Bixby??? We hope to get younger moving forward.

[@Shdoeb]

Nooooooo 😭😭😭

[@bdsball31]

🐐

[@ca2ne]

Sam Mewis, retirement doula.

[@superbear617]

Say it ain"t so!! PLEASE!!

[@dennisnguyen8105]

aw "the young ones"

[@kevinkanter2537]

Great intro --- Alyssa accepting and enhancing the transition --- the history of the USWNT provides such a great group and environment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGwp3SnfK2mfc0 Sam - looking so supportive and so satisfied that Alyssa was at peace w/ the decision kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGwp3SnfK2mfc0 and then a great confirmatory dialogue kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGwp3SnfK2mfc0 Great interview ---

[@Caa4912]

How old is she

[@madfin8085]

36

[@Bds0701]

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[@jsp1701]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Caa4912]

What??? Wtf???

[@Caa4912]

Nooo