Meola, Scurry, Friedel, Keller, Solo, Howard. You know the names now you can watch the games. Here are the most important matches by American goalkeepers on the international stage, including both the senior and youth national teams. Criteria for the list included a goalkeeper’s overall impact, the match, the historical relevance, and the stage the match was played on.

1. BRIANA SCURRY VS. CHINA - 1999 WORLD CUP FINAL

Setting: 1999 World Cup Final. The US had finished a respectable third in 1995 but weren't willing to accept anything less than winning the 1999 tournament.

Why it's great: There isn’t a more iconic save in American soccer history. While it’s true that Scurry had very little to do in the match prior to the save, and the referees were extremely generous with the goalkeepers leaving their line early, it’s impossible to overstate the impact of this one save as it laid the foundation for countless factors on the women’s soccer scene.

2. BRAD FRIEDEL VS. SOUTH KOREA - 2002 WORLD CUP

Setting: 2002 World Cup. The US and South Korea are both coming off big wins in their first game (3-2 over Portugal and 2-0 over Poland, respectively). Going into their second game, either team could secure their bid to the knockout stage with win.

Why it's great: Friedel did more than his fair share to help earn the point for the US. If they lose this game they don't escape group stage and the storied run to the quarterfinals washes away. There's a penalty save, which Friedel would later finish the tournament with a total of two penalty saves, and three shots saved from within ten yards. It’s arguably Friedel’s best performance with the national team and the stage doesn’t get much bigger for the USMNT.

3. BRIANA SCURRY VS BRAZIL - 1999 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL

Setting: After a narrow 3-2 win, where the US came back from behind twice in the match, the Americans face Brazil in the semifinals.

Why it's great: Coach Tony DiCicco summed it up well, “Briana just took over.” The final would go on to overshadow Scurry’s semifinal performance but Scurry prevents multiple goals in the 2-0 win for the US. Displaying impressive extension dives and shutting down crosses into the box, Scurry was performing on another level when compared to her peers.

4. KASEY KELLER VS. BRAZIL - 1998 GOLD CUP SEMIFINAL

Setting: 1998 Gold Cup. Brazil, CONMEBOL's representative and tournament invitee, had struggled in the group stage but advanced to the the semifinals of the tournament to meet the US. The US had never beaten Brazil at this point (and hasn't since).

Why it's great: While Brazil wasn't playing their best going into the game (they had previously tied both Jamaica and Guatemala in the group stage), Keller ends up making ten saves and shocks Brazil's striker Romário so much that he congratulates Keller during the game. Later Romário would go on to say, “That is the best performance by a goalkeeper I have ever seen." While failing Brazilian strikers aren’t the best litmus test for gauging goalkeepers, it’s not a bad start either.

5. FRANK BORGHI VS ENGLAND - 1950 WORLD CUP

Setting: 1950 World Cup. The US lost their opener 3-1 to Spain, giving up all thee goals in the last ten minutes. Facing the best team in the world, the US had a tall task ahead of them in the second of two group stage games.

Why it's great: While the US would struggle to close out either of it’s two other group stage matches, Borghi’s performance is the lone bright spot for Americans on the international stage for over 50 years, as the US would not return to the World Cup until 1990. Additionally, it’s the only American goalkeeper performance that’s been the subject of a full-length feature film.

6. ALYSSA NAEHER VS. ENGLAND - 2019 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL

Setting: Naeher wasn’t utilized much in the first five matches for the US’s 2019 World Cup run and while everyone expected a close match, it was largely assumed the team’s pressing would remove most responsibility for Naeher.

Why it's great: Despite being overlooked by many, Naeher provided two clutch saves in a surprisingly close match, including a long-distance shot destined for the top corner and an untimely penalty. It wasn’t the most active night for Naeher but she reminded everyone why she is more than capable to replace Hope Solo.

7. TIM HOWARD VS. BELGIUM - 2014 WORLD CUP

Setting: 2014 World Cup Knockout Stage. The US slipped through the supposed Group of Death only to face Belgium in the round of 16.

Why it's great: Despite not being able to pull out the win, it was because of Howard that the US was able stay in contention for so long, losing 2-1 in extra time. Howard tallied sixteen saves in total, a World Cup record. Howard’s performance would reach national fame, including receiving a call from President Obama.

8. JIMMY DOUGLAS VS PARAGUAY, 1930 WORLD CUP

Setting: After two unsuccessful campaigns in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic games, losing their final matches 3-0 to Uruguay and 11-2 to Argentina, respectively, the US rebounded in their opening match of the first World Cup.

Why it’s great: While the 3-0 win over Belgium wasn’t entirely eventful for Douglas, the Times would praise Douglas and the defensive unit, “the backs and goalie were unbeatable”. Perhaps most telling of his impact, when Douglas was removed in the semifinal matchup against Argentina due to an injury, the team would go on to lose 6-1. The Americans had a strong run in the tournament, finishing third, but it’s Douglas who holds the distinction of being in net for the first shutout in World Cup history.

9. TIM HOWARD VS. MEXICO - 2012 FRIENDLY

Setting: One of the most important friendlies in US history. The US enters the game winless in Mexico in 24 matches. Fourteen months earlier, the US blew a 2-0 lead in the 2011 Gold Cup to lose 4-2 and Mexico's U23 team won the recent Olympic tournament. Things were not looking the US's way.

Why it's great: It’s a historic, first win at Azteca and Howard has two unreal saves at the end of the game. Yes, it was a friendly but the win helped propel the US to turn the tide against a largely favorable run for Mexico.

10. TONY MEOLA VS. ENGLAND - 1993 US CUP

Setting: 1993 US Cup. America had come off a 2-0 loss to Brazil and turned around to play England in their second game.

Why it's great: Meola has the game of his life, shutting down England repeatedly. While the US finished third in the tournament, it was Meola who secured England’s last-place finish by saving goal after goal. The consequences aren’t severe from the win but as far as goal-saving performances go, this is at the top.