Goalkeepers of Major League Soccer: Top 10 Picks

The goalkeepers of Major League Soccer are the unsung heroes on the pitch – elite shot-stoppers who marshal the defense and keep the ball out of the net. In this in-depth article, we present the 10 Best Goalkeepers of Major League Soccer for the 2024–2025 season, spotlighting the top performers in the league. Each profile below is packed with career highlights, key stats (clean sheets, save percentages, awards) and credible sources to back it up. We also explain how these professional soccer goalkeepers earned their status among the league’s best, whether through record-setting seasons, MVP honors, or clutch performances.

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Key Performance Metrics: We looked at clean sheets, saves, goals-against average and awards (MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, All-Star selections) for 2023–2024.
Impact on Team: Leading roles on playoff teams and national-team experience were considered.
Recent Form: Emphasis is on the 2024 season and upcoming 2025, so you’re seeing current stars and rising talents.

Whether you’re an MLS fan or a general soccer enthusiast, this comprehensive list of MLS shot-stoppers has what you need. Let’s dive into the netminders defining the term “Major League Soccer star.”

1. Andre Blake – New York City FC (ex-Philadelphia Union)

Andre Blake (Jamaica, b. 1989) – Veteran MLS Franchise Player, 3× Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Blake has long been the gold standard among MLS keepers. A three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (2016, 2020, 2022), Blake led MLS in clean sheets in 2022 with 14 shutouts. Even in 2024 he maintained a 74.1% save percentage over 13 games. His shot-stopping consistency and leadership make him a perennial top pick.

Career Highlights: 3× MLS Goalkeeper of Year (record); first keeper with 3 such awards.
2022 Season: 34 games, 26 goals allowed – only 0.76 goals per game.
2024 Season (partial): 13 games (13 starts), 40 saves, 5 clean sheets, 5 wins.

Blake’s veteran presence and clutch saves have anchored his teams (Philadelphia Union and now NYCFC) for years. In 2022 he conceded just 26 goals in 34 games, exemplifying why MLS pundits still consider him a top goalie. After moving to NYCFC in 2023, Blake continues to build on a career of elite performances (tied most clean sheets in 2022).

2. Djordje Petrovic – New England Revolution

Djordje Petrovic (Serbia, b. 1998) – Rapidly Rising Star, MLS All-Star (2023). Petrovic burst onto the scene with the Revolution in 2022 (after New England sold Matt Turner to Arsenal). In 2022 he recorded 7 shutouts in 21 games and led MLS with 4 penalty kick saves. Even as a rookie, he posted a 75.7% save rate – third-best in the league. In 2023 he started 22 games for New England and tallied 95 saves and 6 clean sheets, earning an MLS All-Star nod.

Breakout 2022: 7 shutouts in 21 matches; finalist for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
ML Record: Fastest keeper to reach 5 career penalty saves (31st MLS match).
2023 Season: 22 games, 95 saves, 6 clean sheets; new club record.

Petrovic’s shot-stopping has drawn international attention – media cite him as “better than Blake” despite the team’s struggles. His agility on PKs and stellar stats (four PK stops in 2022) show why MLS experts rank him as a top keeper. With many predicting a big European transfer, Petrovic remains one of the top goalies in Major League Soccer right now.

3. Roman Bürki – St. Louis CITY SC

Roman Bürki (Switzerland, b. 1990) – 2023 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year; first-year expansion club captain. The veteran former Borussia Dortmund keeper anchored St. Louis City SC’s inaugural season. Bürki won the 2023 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year by an overwhelming vote – a rare feat for a player on an expansion team. He led the league in “goals prevented” (a metric where he allowed far fewer goals than expected). He also posted league-leading counting stats: 17 wins, 8 clean sheets and over 120 saves in 2023, making him the first keeper since 2019 to hit those marks.

2023 Stats: 17 wins (most ever by an expansion GK), 8 shutouts, 120+ saves.
Awards: MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 2023; St. Louis City’s first-ever MLS individual award.
League Impact: Led MLS in “goals prevented” (+11.9, far above any other keeper).

Bürki’s combination of experience and volume makes him an MLS star. In 2023 he not only won the league’s top goalie honor, but he also became the first goalkeeper to record 120+ saves and 8+ clean sheets in a season since 2019. His presence gave St. Louis City instant legitimacy, and his award win cemented him as one of MLS’s elite keepers.

4. Roman Celentano – FC Cincinnati

Roman Celentano (USA, b. 2001) – Young American Standout; MLS Save of the Year (2023). Celentano, a Generation Adidas pick, has become a revelation for FC Cincinnati. In 2023 he started 33 games and set club records: 12 clean sheets and 20 wins (the most by any MLS goalkeeper in 2023). His 70.2% save percentage was a career high, and he allowed just 37 goals all season. He even won the MLS Save of the Year award for an acrobatic stop against Columbus in May. By age 22, he’d earned first US Men’s National Team call-ups (earning 2 caps), evidence of his bright future.

2023 Season: 33 starts, 12 shutouts (club record), 87 saves.
League Leader: 20 wins (league-high); finalist for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
Honors: 2023 MLS Save of the Year; USMNT call-ups.

Celentano’s rapid improvement makes him a rising star among MLS goalkeepers. He was the club’s all-time shutout leader (17 in his career) after just two seasons. His consistency and reflexes have fans and analysts calling him one of the best young shot-stoppers in the league.

5. Maxime Crépeau – Portland Timbers

Maxime Crépeau (Canada, b. 1994) – Canadian International; MLS Cup Champion (2022). Crépeau has been among the best MLS goalkeepers for years. He broke through as a pro in Montreal, starred in Vancouver, and won the 2022 Supporters’ Shield with LAFC. Over his career, Crépeau has logged 100 MLS matches (all starts) and 23 shutouts. In LAFC’s 2022 title run he was superb – 36 games with 10 clean sheets and 79 saves. Even after missing early 2023 due to injury, he returned to log 12 straight games (5 shutouts) from September to December. In 2024 he moved to Portland, where he quickly became the Timbers’ leader between the posts.

Career MLS Totals: 100 games, 23 clean sheets.
2022 Peak: 36 games, 10 shutouts, 79 saves; helped LAFC capture the MLS Cup/Shield.
2023 Season: 5 shutouts in 12 appearances (returned from injury).
National Team: Canada’s starting goalkeeper; 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America starter.

The agile Crépeau is consistently cited as one of the league’s top keepers. His ball-distribution skills and clean-sheet record in 2022 earned MLSwide acclaim (he’s still remembered for his 2022 Cup run). Now with Portland, he anchors the back line for one of the top teams, adding to his reputation as a MLS star goalkeeper.

6. Dayne St. Clair – Minnesota United

Dayne St. Clair (Canada, b. 1997) – Canadian Prospect; Former U.S. Youth International. St. Clair has steadily developed into one of MLS’s top young keepers. In 2023 his underlying numbers were elite: he “prevented” 6.9 goals (per expected-goals metrics) – only behind Petrovic and Blake in MLS. In 2024 he recorded 7 clean sheets in 26 games. The 6’3″ goalkeeper’s shot-stopping and commanding presence have made him a key part of Minnesota’s mix.

2024 Season: 26 games, 7 shutouts.
2023 Metrics: Among MLS leaders in expected goals saved; only Petrovic/Blake ranked higher.
International: Represented Canada at U20/U23; future senior contender.

St. Clair’s steady hands and strong outings (seven clean sheets in 2024) keep him in this Top 10. Many see him as the heir for Canada’s netminder, and his UPSL and MLS performances have raised his profile. With Minnesota still vying for playoff success, St. Clair is one of the MLS shot-stoppers to watch going forward.

7. Carlos Coronel – New York Red Bulls

Carlos Miguel Coronel (Brazil/Paraguay, b. 1996) – Paraguayan International. Coronel has been rock-solid in net for the Red Bulls the last few seasons. In 2021 he tied the MLS single-season shutout mark with 13 clean sheets. He’s continued that form: in 2023 he started all 34 games for NYRB, logging 9 shutouts (tied for 7th in MLS) and bringing his club career total to 30 – second most in franchise history. In 2024 he made 27 starts (75 saves, 4 clean sheets). In 2025 (so far) he has 6 shutouts in 14 matches, ranking him among the league’s leaders.

2023 Season: 34 games, 9 clean sheets; now 30 total with NYRB (2nd in club history).
2024 Season: 27 games, 4 shutouts, 75 saves.
Notable Feat: Stopped three PKs in a 2024 playoff shootout vs Columbus.
Accolades: Member of 2023 MLS All-Star roster (selected by coach Wayne Rooney).

Coronel’s steady consistency and big-game saves have cemented him as NYRB’s #1. His franchise-record stats and continued high volume (23 saves in playoffs, etc.) demonstrate why he’s counted among the best MLS goalkeepers. As a club legend in the making, Coronel combines experience and agility to great effect.

8. Drake Callender – Inter Miami CF

Drake Callender (USA, b. 1997) – Leagues Cup Champion; Rapidly Improving Keeper. Callender took over as Miami’s starter in 2023 and shone on the biggest stage. He backstopped Inter Miami to its first trophy – the 2023 Leagues Cup – earning Man of the Match in the final and the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper award. By September 2023 he had already recorded 100 saves in the MLS season. His confidence and shot-stopping helped Miami secure MLS Cup 2023 as well.

2023 Honors: 2023 Leagues Cup Champion; named Best Goalkeeper and Final MVP.
2023 Season: Over 100 saves on the year.
Role: Became an All-Star caliber keeper, anchoring Miami’s defense during Messi/Torres era.

Callender’s breakthrough 2023 makes him a rising star in MLS. His highlight-reel saves and calm under pressure (especially in penalty shootouts) have gained praise. As Miami aims to build on its success, Callender is a pillar of that team’s defense. Look for him to climb even higher on lists of MLS goalkeeping greats.

9. Tyler Miller – D.C. United

Tyler Miller (USA, b. 1993) – Veteran MLS Starter; 2023 MLS All-Star. Since joining D.C. United in 2023, Miller has been rock-solid. He started all 20 matches in 2023, recording 51 saves and 6 clean sheets (tied for 5th-most in MLS that year). That consistency helped earn him a spot on the 2023 MLS All-Star roster. Miller’s strengths include command of the box and distribution – he even led MLS in accurate long passes in 2023.

2023 Season: 20 games, 6 shutouts, 51 saves (tied 5th in MLS clean sheets).
Accolades: Selected to 2023 MLS All-Star Game (one of 3 goalkeepers on roster).
Leadership: Provided veteran stability to a rebuilding DCU back line.

Miller’s career has included stops at Seattle and LAFC, but it was in D.C. where he shined in 2023. In interviews, head coach Wayne Rooney praised his ball-playing ability. Miller’s performance (especially five clean sheets in his first 10 games) shows why he earned a Top 10 mention among MLS keepers this season.

10. Pedro Gallese – Orlando City SC

Pedro Gallese (Peru, b. 1990) – Seasoned Keeper; Club Captain. Gallese has been Orlando City’s No. 1 since 2020. In 2024 he played 29 games (all starts) and recorded 8 clean sheets, making 72 saves with a 64.9% save rate. He also notably saved 2 of 6 penalties faced that year. Gallese’s calm leadership helped Orlando reach the playoffs (indeed, he’s captained the team). He even provided an assist on a late-game corner kick against Charlotte (a rare goalkeeper assist).

2024 Stats: 29 games, 8 shutouts, 72 saves.
Career: Orlando’s all-time shutouts leader; also started every playoff game in 2023 and 2024.
Known For: Penalty-saving and consistency; won MLS Cup with Orlando’s US Open Cup team.

A World Cup veteran (Peru’s starter in 2018), Gallese brings experience to MLS. His steady performances have kept Orlando competitive year after year. With 8 clean sheets in 2024 and multiple key saves, he rounds out our top ten MLS goalkeepers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, these ten players exemplify what it means to be an elite goalkeeper in Major League Soccer. From seasoned veterans like Andre Blake and Roman Bürki to rising stars like Djordje Petrovic and Roman Celentano, each shot-stopper on this list has proven their merit with outstanding stats, awards, or crucial saves. We’ve cited the latest season stats and credible sources (MLS Soccer profiles, official club sites, and news reports) to back up each pick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are considered the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer?
A: According to the 2024–2025 season performances, the top goalkeepers include (in no particular order) Andre Blake (NYCFC), Djordje Petrovic (NE Revolution), Roman Bürki (St. Louis CITY), Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati), Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota), Carlos Coronel (NY Red Bulls), Drake Callender (Inter Miami), Tyler Miller (D.C. United), and Pedro Gallese (Orlando City). Each of these keepers has outstanding stats (clean sheets, saves, etc.) and accolades (for example, Bürki won 2023 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year).

Q: What criteria were used to rank the MLS goalkeepers?
A: We considered a mix of factors: individual statistics (clean sheets, goals-against average, save percentage, total saves), awards and honors (MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, All-Star selections), and their impact on team success (playoff appearances, titles). For instance, Andre Blake’s multiple Goalkeeper of the Year awards and Pedro Gallese’s high clean-sheet total (8 in 2024) reflect top performance. We also noted advanced metrics like “goals prevented” (Bürki led MLS) and clutch moments (e.g. Callender’s 2023 Leagues Cup saves).

Q: Who won the 2023 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year?
A: Roman Bürki of St. Louis CITY SC won the 2023 MLS Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year. He earned it with 17 wins, 8 clean sheets, and leading the league in saves (over 120) during the regular season.

Q: Are any of these MLS goalkeepers international players?
A: Yes – many are key national-team keepers. Andre Blake is a long-time Jamaica international; Petrovic has begun appearing for Serbia’s national team; Gallese is Peru’s World Cup goalkeeper; Celentano and Miller have appeared for the USA youth/men’s teams; St. Clair and Crépeau play for Canada; and Coronel (though Brazilian-born) has Paraguayan eligibility and has been called up by Paraguay.

Q: Where can I find more stats about MLS goalkeepers?
A: The MLS official website (MLSsoccer.com) has player profiles and stats pages. For example, Andre Blake’s profile shows his saves and shutouts by year. Transfermarkt and FBRef also compile MLS stats (career and seasonal). Team websites often post recaps and award news (see the St. Louis CITY SC article on Bürki’s GK award, or the DC United press release on Tyler Miller’s All-Star selection). These resources provide detailed figures on clean sheets, save percentages, and more.