The U.S. goalkeeper, 36, who has a World Cup title and an Olympic gold medal, will be stepping away after the Americans face England and the Netherlands in a pair of exhibitions over the next week.

They say, “Every ending is a new beginning,” but for Alyssa Naeher, stepping away from the USWNT was as much about clarity as it was about courage. In a candid moment on The Women’s Game podcast, Alyssa Naeher shared how an honest conversation with USWNT coach Emma Hayes made her decision to retire from international soccer not only easier but also deeply affirming.

In light of the USA legend announcing her retirement from international soccer, let's look back at some of her goalkeeping highs.

Now 36, the Connecticut native considered the mental, physical, and emotional toll of a new World Cup/Olympic cycle and decided it was time to step away.

As Alyssa Naeher prepares for retirement, the USWNT star is "excited about the crop of goalkeepers" coming up behind her.

U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States.