Though we’re only three games into the season, it’s never too early to see which goalkeepers have stood head and toes above the rest in MLS.
To be successful in an attack-heavy league like MLS, having a solid keeper between the posts is vital. These ten goalkeepers have shown the ability to be that steady presence that every MLS team needs in order to be victorious.
Here’s 90minUS’s most in-form goalkeepers at the start of the 2023 MLS campaign.
Though the LA Galaxy started the season off on the wrong foot, Jonathan Bonds’ performance against Sporting KC gained a valuable point for Greg Vanney’s men.
It wasn’t the best we’ve seen the Galaxy play, but considering their upcoming sanctions in the summer limiting their transfer activity and injury to their talisman Chicharito, they need all the points they can get at the start of the season.
Looking to get back to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew’s good four-point start to the season wouldn’t have been possible without Room’swouldn’t shot-stopping ability.
Possessing an attacking front line that includes Lucas Zelarayan and ‘Cucho’ Hernandez, Room gives the Crew a solid goalkeeper they need in the back.
Sporting KC have yet to win a game this season, but they haven’t conceded too many goals either. John Pulskamp is largely to thank for that.
Injuries have severely impacted Peter Vermes’ roster, but at least Pulskamp has remained a constant throughout the recent seasons.
After suffering an injury during the Union’s last match against the Chicago Fire, Andre Blake could be out for the foreseeable future. However, that doesn’t mean he’s still not one of the best shot stoppers in the league.
There’s a reason he’s won the Goalkeeper of the Year twice now. He’s an integral part of the Union’s success and reaching the MLS Cup.
Djordje Petrovic is a name to watch out for.
Not only has he attracted interest from teams in Europe, but he was also in contention for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2022. Expect him to have another…
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