Matt Turner (soccer)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Matt Turner (soccer).

Matt Turner is an American professional soccer player currently playing as a goalkeeper for the New England Revolution on loan from Lyon, and for the United States national team. He's a prominent figure in American soccer, known for his shot-stopping abilities and leadership qualities in goal. He has made a name for himself as a top goalkeeper both domestically and internationally.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1930: Clean sheets in FIFA World Cup

Since 1930, Turner became the first U.S. goalkeeper to record multiple clean sheets in one edition of the FIFA World Cup since 1930.

2014: Saves Against Belgium

On June 12, 2024, Matt Turner saved 11 shots in the friendly 1–1 draw against Brazil, the most for a U.S. goalkeeper since Tim Howard's 15 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Belgium.

August 24, 2016: Clean sheet recorded before Turner

August 24, 2016 was the last clean sheet recorded by a revolution keeper before Turner's.

2019: Statistical Achievements

By the end of the 2020 season, Matt Turner ranked second in Revs history in saves percentage and goals against average (1.36). He also finished as the leader ranked among the top-10 MLS goalkeepers in saves percentage, goals against average, and saves, his save percentage was the highest of any MLS keeper since the start of the 2019 season.

2019: Playoff Match and Goalkeeper of the Year Finalist

In 2019, Matt Turner led the Revolution to its first playoff match since 2015, also his first playoff match, and finished as an MLS goalkeeper of the year finalist.

2020: Finalist for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award

In 2020, Matt Turner had a standout season and was named as a finalist for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award, leading his team to a second consecutive trip to the MLS Cup Playoffs.

2020: Team MVP and Player of the Year

In 2020, Matt Turner was voted the Revolution team MVP by fans, the Revolution Player of the Year by his teammates, and the Midnight Riders Man of the Year by the Revolution supporters group, the Midnight Riders.

August 25, 2021: MLS All-Star Game MVP

On August 25, 2021, Matt Turner was named the 2021 MLS All-Star Game MVP after making two penalty saves against the Liga MX All-Stars.

2021: CONCACAF Gold Cup

In 2021, Matt Turner started in all six games for the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He recorded five clean sheets and was awarded "Best Goalkeeper" of the tournament.

2021: MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

In 2021, Matt Turner won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award after establishing himself as the club's primary goalkeeper.

2023: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals

In 2023, Matt Turner started in both games for the USMNT squad at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals, keeping clean sheets against both Mexico and Canada. The United States won the competition and Turner was selected as the best goalkeeper in the Nations League and was also named to the CNL Finals Best XI.

2023: CONCACAF Nations League Title and Best Goalkeeper Award

In 2023, Matt Turner won the CONCACAF Nations League with the U.S. and was also named the best goalkeeper for the competition.

2023: 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Matt Turner was named to the United States roster for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In the knockout stage quarterfinal matchup against Canada, Turner saved two penalties during the shootout, stonewalling both Steven Vitoria and Liam Fraser en route to a United States victory and man of the match honors.