Crew goalkeeper Schulte called up to USMNT

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Crew's Patrick Schulte in goal

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Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has been named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 23-man roster for the upcoming FIFA international window, when the USMNT will face Panama in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals on March 20 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

 The St. Charles, Mo. native represented the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he started all four U.S. matches and became the first active MLS player to record a shutout at the Olympics. Bolstered by his performance, the Americans reached the knockout rounds for the first time in 24 years.

Schulte has started all three MLS regular season matches for the Black & Gold this season and has two shutouts. He ranks fifth in Crew history with 34 career regular-season wins and possesses 22 career clean sheets.

A 2024 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year finalist, Schulte started 27 MLS regular season appearances last season and recorded career highs in shutouts (10) and goals against average (1.07). On Dec. 9, 2023, Schulte became the youngest goalkeeper to start and win an MLS Cup at 22 years and 271 days old.