Every good team in soccer needs at least a serviceable goalkeeper. Most need a decent-to-good GK. Expansion teams generally hope their first starting ‘keeper is ready to face a deluge.
Well, Kailen Sheridan had prior experience dealing with deluges of shots, but she made her name creating the “Gotham Force Field” as the starter at Gotham FC. In joining San Diego Wave FC for their inaugural 2022 season, she brought that top level play to the expansion side and got the recognition she’s long deserved after a terrific year.
Sheridan was part of the crop of younger goalkeepers who helped lead a generational wave around the NWSL.