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Nicole Barnhart

Updated: June 28, 2011, 12:13 PM ET
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Nicole Barnhart has been a backup goalkeeper for the United States in the last three major international tournaments -- the 2007 and 2011 editions of the Women's World Cup and the 2008 Olympics. She started every match of World Cup qualifying for the United States, including the 2-1 loss to Mexico, while starter Hope Solo underwent shoulder surgery. She produced two shutouts in the two game playoff with Italy to help earn the United States' the final spot in the 2011 World Cup.

Barnhart currently plays club soccer with the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer. She spent her first two seasons with FC Gold Pride, won the league title in 2010 and was named Goalkeeper of the Year. She played her college soccer at Stanford at ranks No. 1 in Cardinal history with 39 career shutouts.

NEWS RESULTS FOR NICOLE BARNHART

  1. New Zealand strikes first in Frisco

    David Stein, Dallas Soccer

    FRISCO, Texas -- Forward Hannah Wilkinson scored on New Zealand's first shot on goal to go up 1-0 against the U.S. women. Backup keeper Nicole Barn...

    Story | February 11, 2012

  2. U.S. goalie Hope Solo uncertain for Olympics-berth deciding game vs. Costa Rica

    Associated Press

    Hope Solo has an ailing leg, the result of some extra work she was putting in to get back into playing shape after "Dancing With the Stars."

    Story | Conversation | January 25, 2012

  3. WPS playoffs -- Philadelphia Independence defense comes up big against Abby Wambach and company

    Jacqueline Purdy

    With a roster full of World Cup names, magicJack appeared to have the edge in the Super Semifinal. Then Philadelphia's defense delivered the dream team defeat.

    Story | Conversation | August 20, 2011

  4. Moreno Valley's best goes in WPS expansion draft

    Scott French, Los Angeles Soccer

    Western New York's expansion team in Women's Professional Soccer is getting started with a local player. Moreno Valley's Beverly Goebel (Moreno Valley...

    Story | November 19, 2010

  5. WPS champ Gold Pride joins the exodus

    Scott French, Los Angeles Soccer

    Shannon Boxx is looking for a new home. FC Gold Pride, which the imposing midfielder from the South Bay helped to Women's Professional Soccer's title ...

    Story | November 16, 2010

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NICOLE BARNHART QUICK FACTS

Birth Date: Oct. 10, 1981
Birth Place: Gilbertsville, Pa.
College: Stanford
Height: 5-foot-10
Club Team: Philadelphia Independence
Number: 18
National Team Caps: 40*
National Team Debut: Oct. 16, 2004

*Through 2011

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U.S. 2011 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP ROSTER

No. Name Pos. App.
1 Hope Solo G 2nd
2 Heather Mitts D 1st
3 Christie Rampone D 4th
4 Becky Sauerbrunn D 1st
5 Kelley O'Hara M 1st
6 Amy LePeilbet D 1st
7 Shannon Boxx M 3rd
8 Amy Rodriguez F 1st
9 Heather O'Reilly M 2nd
10 Carli Lloyd M 2nd
11 Ali Krieger D 1st
12 Lauren Cheney F 1st
13 Alex Morgan F 1st
14 Stephanie Cox D 2nd
15 Megan Rapinoe M 1st
16 Lori Lindsey M 1st
17 Tobin Heath M 1st
18 Nicole Barnhart G 2nd
19 Rachel Buehler D 1st
20 Abby Wambach F 3rd
21 Jill Loyden G 1st

2011 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP - USA SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Site
June 28 North Korea Dresden
July 2 Colombia Sinsheim
July 6 Sweden Wolfsburg

TEAM USA PAST WORLD CUP RESULTS

Year Site Finish
2007 China 3rd
2003 United States 3rd
1999 United States Champion
1995 Sweden 3rd
1991 China Champion