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If it were not for Alyssa Naeher, the USWNT would not have gone all the way and won the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. In the semi-final against Canada, Naeher guarded the USWNT’s post three times. The 35-year-old goalie even scored a kick from the spot! Starting this year’s NWSL fresh off this monumental USWNT victory, Naeher has been making history with the Chicago Red Stars as well. Chicago’s second NWSL win of the season saw the veteran goalie scale a new peak in women’s soccer. So, what figure does the 2x World Champion rake in for her elite services? Let’s find out.

Alyssa Naeher, notably, was the only goalkeeper who made it to Forbes’ list of high-earning women’s soccer stars at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Besides, her on-field earnings, Naeher has inked endorsement deals with huge brands such as Nike.

Alyssa Naeher’s net worth, salary, and endorsements

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Various sources estimate Alyssa Naeher’s net worth at around $3 million. Per recent Forbes data, Naeher’s annual on-field earnings are estimated at $800k per year. It is unclear how much of these earnings come from the Chicago Red Stars and the USWNT. The 35-year-old joined Chicago in 2016 and the club has exercised her contract option for 2024, which will see her serve the side till the end of the ongoing season.

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While most women’s soccer players and other pro athletes boast higher off-field earnings than on-field earnings, Naeher is an outlier. Naeher reportedly earns $300k from endorsements and off-field ventures. The USWNT goalie endorses Nike, Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Synchrony Bank, and Upper Deck. Similar to other USWNT icons such as Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, Naeher too is an advocate of equal pay for women athletes.

Now, let’s look at the unique record Naeher claimed in the second week of the NWSL 2024 season.

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Alyssa Naeher’s win tally hits 50 games in a rare NWSL record

Chicago Red Stars’ recent 2-1 win against Seattle Reign marked Alyssa Naeher’s 50th win with the Chicago-based outfit since she joined in 2016. This makes Naeher the goalkeeper with the most NWSL regular season, wins with a single club. As per the Chicago Red Stars’ website, Naeher has started and played for the club in 72 games.

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Besides, she is the only one of the three USWNT goalkeepers to achieve more than 100 caps with the national team. Naeher could take her NWSL winning streak forward, as the Chicago side awaits the Orlando Pride on Friday in a regular season tie. Besides, the game will also be decisive to Naeher and Co. to maintain their position as the NWSL’s top seeds.

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