Though we’re solely three video games into the season, it’s by no means too early to see which goalkeepers have stood head and toes above the remainder in MLS.
To achieve success in an attack-heavy league like MLS, having a strong keeper between the posts is significant. These ten goalkeepers have proven the power to be that regular presence that each MLS group wants as a way to be victorious.
Here’s 90minUS’s most in-form goalkeepers at the beginning of the 2023 MLS marketing campaign.
Though the LA Galaxy began the season off on the unsuitable foot, Jonathan Bonds’ efficiency in opposition to Sporting KC gained a helpful level for Greg Vanney’s males.
It wasn’t one of the best we’ve seen the Galaxy play, however contemplating their upcoming sanctions in the summertime limiting their switch exercise and harm to their talisman Chicharito, they want all of the factors they’ll get at the beginning of the season.
Looking to get again to the higher echelon of the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew’s good four-point begin to the season would not have been attainable with out Room’swouldn’t shot-stopping capability.
Possessing an attacking entrance line that features Lucas Zelarayan and ‘Cucho’ Hernandez, Room provides the Crew a strong goalkeeper they want within the again.
Sporting KC have but to win a recreation this season, however they have not conceded too many objectives both. John Pulskamp is essentially to thank for that.
Injuries have severely impacted Peter Vermes’ roster, however no less than Pulskamp has remained a continuing all through the current seasons.
After struggling an harm throughout the Union’s final match in opposition to the Chicago Fire, Andre Blake could possibly be out for the foreseeable future. However, that does not imply he is nonetheless not probably the greatest shot stoppers within the league.
There’s a purpose he is received the Goalkeeper of the Year twice now. He’s an integral a part of the Union’s success and reaching the MLS Cup.
Djordje Petrovic is a reputation to be careful for.
Not solely has he attracted curiosity from groups in Europe, however he was additionally in rivalry for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2022. Expect him to have one other nice yr this season.
FC Cincinnati has began the season off nicely. Roman Celentano’s stability on the again is a big purpose why they’re at the moment sitting third within the Eastern Conference.
With Lucho Acosta, Brandon Vazquez, and the regular presence of Roman Celentano in purpose, Cincinnati will look to proceed the success that they loved in 2022.
Another yr, one other season for Stefan Frei to point out why he’s routinely probably the greatest goalkeepers in MLS.
He’s solely conceded one purpose by means of three video games, and his type seems higher than ever. If he continues this type, Seattle is nicely on their option to making the playoffs after lacking them final season.
There’s a purpose why Inter Miami re-signed Drake Callender to a long-term deal. Since he arrived on the membership, the 25-year-old has grown annually.
With two clear sheets on the yr and Miami seeking to push for a top-four spot within the East, Callender is the primary man for IMCF to any extent further.
Though they misplaced their current recreation in opposition to NYCFC, Calendar made seven saves within the match to maintain it from being a blowout.
Pedro Gallese remains to be exhibiting why he’s thought of one of many high keepers within the league. His four-save efficiency vs. DC United saved Orlando some extent at house.
As the Lions look to win extra silverware this season, Gallese will show to be an integral half in purpose.
Joe Willis is the one goalkeeper on this record that hasn’t conceded a single purpose. His 100% save share is one of the best within the league.
Nashville has at all times had a staunch protection. With Willis in purpose, they are going to be a tough group to attain on.
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