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Male Player of the Year

MAKING THE CASE: Matt Turner for BioSteel U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year

Turner’s Breakout Campaign Propelled USMNT to Gold Cup Title; Places him Firmly in Goalkeeping Picture Hydrated by BioSteel
By: Hydrated by BioSteelDecember 12, 2021
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No light is shined brighter on any position more than goalkeeper, and with the results, performances and achievements of a seasoned veteran it’s simply remarkable that this year marked the first for Matt Turner on the USMNT.

 

  • READ MORE: 2021 BioSteel Male Player of the Year Nominees

Before casting your ballot for U.S. Soccer’s 2021 Player of the Year awards, here’s a rundown of Turner’s body of work for country and club this year:

 

  • He capped his inaugural appearance in style, becoming the first USMNT goalkeeper to save a penalty kick in his debut on Jan. 31 against Trinidad and Tobago.

 

 

  

  • Backstopping the United States to the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup title, he kept five clean sheets in six matches and won both the Golden Glove and a spot on the tournament Best XI.
  • Won Man of the Match honors in both the Gold Cup Semifinal win against Qatar and Final win against Mexico, where he also wore the captain’s armband during extra time.

 

 

 

  • A five-match shutout streak from July 18-Sept. 2 contributed to a total of eight shutouts overall, tying Kasey Keller’s (2005) record for most shutouts by a USMNT goalkeeper in a calendar year.
  • With 12 appearances to date, he’s already compiled the most caps by a USMNT goalkeeper in their debut year.

 

 

  

  • His successes with the New England Revolution were equally impressive, losing only four matches in 28 games played while amassing 17 wins and five shutouts.
  • Marshalling the Revs to their first Supporters Shield trophy, Turner was honored as MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and a member of the Best XI.
  • Turner also earned his first MLS All-Star nod and took home the MLS All-Star Game MVP.
  

 

This is Turner’s first nomination for Male Player of the Year.