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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have had two since U13. Always 50/50 game time and same halves each game. Definitely no clear #1/#2 by coach, but my DD is on 7 games with 0 conceded.[/quote]

so from one parent of a female GK to another, you daughter is on a team with a rock solid defense

your comment about 7 games 0 conceded gave me a good laugh, thank you[/quote]

Save % is a keeper stat. Goals against is a team stat.[/quote]

This comment is just not needed. 3rd party observer on this and the comment could be seen as true from one angle but soccer is much bigger than just that one angle. Goals against can be and is also an indication of success as well for a keeper, not just save %. The keeper has to manage the game to help their defense be in position, talk, be a leader on the field, etc. to prevent "team" goals against. The keeper is a huge part of the goals against stat. Absolutely huge part. That said, playing your game, with a 0 conceded and 0 goals against, this keeper has a save % is either at 0% or 100%. Almost sure it is 100% in this case, so great stuff. Can't we just celebrate success here! Sheesh...so many people want to just argue every point. 0 GA is great for any keeper across 7 matches. Enjoy the game people...and the successes within it![/quote]

+1 and thank you for saying this! I don't understand why mentioning a keeper's 7-0 record--OBVIOUSLY a team record--would get picked apart. It absolutely makes sense for a GK (as a big part of the defense) to tout those stats. DC is a GK and will absolutely mention her fall season of 10 clean sheets in a competitive varsity HS conference on her soccer resume. Goalkeeping is much more than blocking the occasional ball heading toward the goal; it's ball distribution, helping defenders build up plays from the back, directing set pieces, relieving a back line while being a last line....I could go on.

To the PP who mentioned 0 goals conceded in 7 games, I hope your DD keeps up the great work!

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I hope your DD thanks the players in front of her who help limit shots. Sorry but Goals Against is a team stat and any keeper that doesn’t recognize that is not a team player. [/quote]

That is exactly the point (that you are missing apparently). GAA average is a team stat, and the keeper is part of the team and has a big part in that role, it is not just the defenders. They should and do thank each other. Save % is also a team stat. And before you react....it is. If defenders do their job well and the keepers do their job well the shots are more contested, saves become easier, etc. Both the back line and the keeper need to be in tune and save% can go up. They are all team stats, that is exactly the point. GAA & Save % is not just the keeper and not just the defenders but both. And, the keeper should still be congratulated for good stats in both (just like the back line should be, and the mids, and even the forwards who should tuck in to help defend early in transitional plays). [/quote]

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