Kasey Keller

2025 Nominee: MLS Players Category

An Olympia native and U.S. Soccer legend, Keller joined Sounders FC in 2009 after an illustrious career in Europe, captaining the team at the start of its MLS era. In his three seasons with the club, Keller was a three-time MLS All-Star, named the 2011 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, while earning MLS Save of the Year honors in 2010 and 2011. Keller led the team to three Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles and three MLS Cup Playoffs appearances.

Additionally, Keller made over 500 appearances in European topflight divisions and recorded 47 shutouts in 102 career caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Keller participated in four FIFA World Cups (1990, 1998, 2002, 2006) and was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year three times (1997, 1999, 2005).

He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2015.