Goalkeepers: Top Uncommitted 2026's from Washington to Sign

One of the toughest positions on the field to master is the goalkeeper spot. The mental fortitude needed to be successful at this position is difficult to measure and not for the faint of heart. There will be good games and there will be bad games at every skill level, but you can rest assured that every game will be a roller coaster ride for a goalkeeper.   Scouting a collegiate GK can be difficult. There are fantastic goalkeepers on bad teams and subpar goalkeepers on stellar teams. It can be tough to find those diamonds. As mentioned before, every GK is going to have a game that they want back. Was that the game that defined them in the eyes of a scout? You hope not but either way, they need to move on! The premier goalkeeper needs to be able to flush a bad half, a bad game or even a bad showcase if they are going to be successful at the next level. One of the most important aspects of being an exceptional goalkeeper is overcoming adversity in the moment and leading without doubt. Your team needs strength and confidence throughout every match, and it is the goalkeeper's job to provide that ... no matter what!   Goalkeepers hold a special place in my heart (IYKYK), so they are getting their own article to help boost the awareness of some of the top uncommitted 2026 goalkeepers still available from Washington State:    Tyler is the type of GK that every college program desires. She is a skilled keeper who has been perfecting her craft for many years and is constantly looking for an edge on her opponents through training, drive and focus. Roberts uses her height to her advantage and judges ball flight well on set pieces. She has the speed to cover large swaths of her area and has the strength to go 1v1 in the air or on the ground with considerable success. Roberts is a great field manager and projects her voice well during matches and always seems to have the respect of her HS and Club teammates. Tyler is a work horse and will instantly make a GK room better with her in it. She is currently the top ranked uncommitted GK in her class according to Prep Soccer.     When it comes to the uncommitted GK class of 2026, Tessa is currently the biggest lock for success at the collegiate level coming out of Washington State. Anastasi has elite shot stopping abilities that are showcased by her quickness and field awareness. She can get to the top corners with ease while also getting low to handle shots through traffic. She maintains difficult holds on powerful shots and is also aggressive in 1v1 scenarios. Her ability to control game tempo is special. She has an exceptional goalkeeper IQ that she uses to manipulate game outcomes. Tessa can play quick after big saves or grind a game down in the waning minutes. One of her biggest strengths is her leg. She can instantly flip the field with one of her impressive drop kicks that are consistently driven 10-20 yards past midfield. This 2024 High School State Champion has received every accolade a goalkeeper can want but will not be satisfied until she is receiving honors and hoisting trophies for her future college program.       The quickness and speed that Simone puts on display during a match is fun to watch. She has soft hands and confident holds while in the air or in the dive. Bennett's twitchy movements allow her to stay in the box for an extra moment to make that highlight reel reaction save. Simone is an athletic keeper that uses her feet well and can play out of the back with the best of them. This High School 1st Team All-League GK plays for one of the top clubs in the state, Crossfire (XF), and is pitted against the top programs in the country during showcase season. She handles the pressure of the goalkeeper position well and is built to play at the next level.     Kennedy is a playmaker that comes up big when games are on the line. Her reaction saves are her bread and butter, and she makes them look fluid and easy. Jackson moves well in the box and has established a quality aerial game on set pieces. She has the ability to be physical when needed but can move smoothly through traffic when collisions are not warranted. This Washington Premier and Sumner HS product has the talent and energy to be a valuable asset to a great college program. Look for her to continue to put on a show throughout the ECNL season.     Ella continues to improve every time she steps onto the pitch. She is a relentless keeper who sacrifices her body to make play after play. The 1st Team All-League GK provides a spark for the defense consistently. Conrad is a ball hawk and wins aerial possession on corners frequently to the dismay of her attacking opponents. Ella provides quality distribution with the build out and has a strong left leg to stretch the field when needed. She is capable of big things and will make a college program looking for a solid leader in net very happy.    Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepsoccerpnw?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==">@prepsoccerpnw</a> or on X: <a href="https://x.com/coldbrew25">@coldbrew25</a> for the latest rankings, news and articles about your favorite PNW High Schools, Club Teams and Athletes! Keep Grinding!

One of the toughest positions on the field to master is the goalkeeper spot. The mental fortitude needed to be successful at this position is difficult to measure and not for the faint of heart. There will be good games and there will be bad games at every skill level, but you can rest assured that every game will be a roller coaster ride for a goalkeeper.