Kasey Keller
Kasey Keller (born November 29, 1969 in Olympia, Washington), is a soccer goalkeeper, one of the first American goalkeepers to become a starter in the English Premier League.
Keller played his college career at the University of Portland and after being a non-playing squad member of the US National Team in the 1990 World Cup, was signed by the English club Millwall, playing there and becoming a fan favorite between 1992 and 1996. He then signed with Leicester City and lead them to the League Cup in 1997. After being ignored by US coach Bora Milutinovic for the 1994 World Cup, he made Steve Sampson's ill-fated squad in 1998, and played two games at the World Cup. Kasey was named US Soccer Athlete of the Year in 1997 and 1999. In 2000, Keller signed with the Spanish club Rayo Vallecano and played there for two years. He came back to England and the Premier League in 2001, signing with Tottenham Hotspur. Relegated to backup duty for Neil Sullivan early on, he won the starting spot, and played every minute for Spurs in both the 2002-03 and the 2003-04 seasons. Keller was second choice to Brad Friedel in the 2002 World Cup.
