Nicole Barnhart
Nicole Renee Barnhart, born on October 10, 1981, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is a soccer goalkeeper and coach. Raised in Gilbertsville, she excelled at Boyertown High School before attending Stanford University, where she set records in women's soccer. Barnhart played in 54 games with the U.S. Women's National Team, securing two Olympic gold medals. Professionally, she played for several clubs, including the Philadelphia Independence and Washington Spirit. In 2025, she became the goalkeeping coach for the Washington Spirit.
Barnhart, Nicole. LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-barnhart-1ba95823. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Even at 42, Gilbertsville Native Nicole Barnhart Still Living Out Her Professional Soccer Playing Dream.” The Mercury, 23 July 2024, pottsmerc.com/2024/07/23/even-at-42-gilbertsville-native-nicole-barnhart-still-living-out-her-professional-soccer-playing-dream.
“Nicole Barnhart.” Olympics.com, International Olympic Committee, www.olympics.com/en/athletes/nicole-barnhart.
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“Nicole Barnhart.” U.S. Soccer, 1 July 2012, archived at web.archive.org/web/20120701225948/http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/wnt/b/nicole-barnhart.aspx. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
“Washington Spirit Adds U.S. Goalkeeping Legend Nicole Barnhart to Coaching Staff.” Washington Spirit, 17 Jan. 2025, washingtonspirit.com/blog/2025/01/17/washington-spirit-adds-u-s-goalkeeping-legend-nicole-barnhart-to-coaching-staff/.
“Washington Spirit Sign Goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart to One-Year Deal.” Washington Spirit, 31 Jan. 2022, washingtonspirit.com/blog/2022/01/31/washington-spirit-sign-goalkeeper-nicole-barnhart-to-one-year-deal/.
