Reeb Retires from U.S. Women’s National Team

After more than ten years within the women’s system, and eight years on the senior squad, goalkeeper Kealsie Reeb (Seaford, Va.) has announced her retirement from the U.S. Women’s National Team. The 29-year-old, who was also a member of the Hockey5s USWNT, had 54 combined international caps.

Reeb (née Robles), a native of Seaford, Va., started playing field hockey in fourth grade after her elementary school teacher convinced her and her twin to trade their soccer cleats for field hockey sticks. Although they never heard of the sport before, after a little convincing, they both decided to give it a try and loved it ever since. Like many youth teams, every athlete had to rotate in being the goalkeeper. Reeb’s turn came during her first indoor league, where she ended up loving it because she got to use her feet just like soccer, and the position stuck.

Reeb attended York High School in Virginia where she was a four-sport athlete in field hockey, lacrosse, indoor track, and soccer. She was a three-year varsity letter winner in field hockey and was named First Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Region, Daily Press Player of the Week and Daily Press All-Star in 2013. She was also a member of Focus Field Hockey Club.

Reeb went on to play collegiately at Old Dominion University (2015-18), where she collected many personal accolades. She was named Second Team All-Region, Second Team VaSID All-State, BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week on two occasions, BIG EAST Rookie of the Week, as well as to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad twice.

While a sophomore in college, Reeb was named to the U-19 USWNT. In 2017 she was named to the U-21 USWNT before being promoted to the U.S. Women’s National Development Team in July of 2018. That September she missed three games with the Monarchs to compete with the senior USWNT at the Sompo Cup Four Nations Women's Ibaraki International Tournament in Osaka, Japan, where she recorded her first international cap for Team USA.

“One of my sweetest memories is actually how I joined the team,” commented Reeb. “During my senior year of college, I was invited to travel with the team to Japan, which was already an incredible experience. Just before boarding our flight home, I was offered a spot on the squad. I remember smiling the entire flight back. It was such a special moment, especially because it had been a childhood dream of mine.”

From there, Reeb has been a fixture in goal for the past eight years. She participated in every season of the FIH Hockey Pro League that USA was appointed to from 2019 to 2024 and in various test series against nations like Canada, Chile, Ireland, and New Zealand. She was a provisional athlete for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, where the squad earned bronze, and competed for USA and placed fourth at the 2022 Pan American Cup and 2025 FIH Hockey Nations Cup.

In addition to her 42 senior outdoor caps, Reeb collected 12 Hockey5s caps. She was the goalkeeper at the integral Hockey5s Pan American Cup in Kingston, Jamaica in 2023, and led USA to a gold medal finish after defending Uruguay in a thrilling challenge shootout victory. In 2024, she participated in the first-ever FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman, where USA finished ninth.

“It is the greatest honor and blessing to represent your country while doing something you love,” added Reeb. “Beyond that, being part of this incredible group of women has been life-changing, and the friendships and experiences we’ve shared are something I will always cherish.”

Reeb played her final cap on January 22, 2026, against Japan in the 3 Nations Tournament in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Reeb would like to thank her husband, Gavin, and her family for their love and support throughout the years.

“I’m also grateful to the teammates I’ve had the privilege of playing alongside and the sweet memories we’ve shared. And thank you to the coaches who have been part of my journey, from school and club to college and the international stage, for everything they’ve taught me along the way. I’m incredibly thankful for the journey, the people, and the memories God has given me through this sport.”

“Kealsie has been a highly valued member of the women’s team for the past eight years which has included the move from Pennsylvania to North Carolina and several changes in coaches,” said David Passmore, USWNT Head Coach. “We are blessed to have a depth of talented goalkeepers in this country and Kealsie has consistently pushed to grow and develop since I arrived and started with the team. Her ability to perform under pressure and with composure was always evident whether starting or coming off the bench.”

“Rebo (as she is affectionally known) has also provided a great support to her fellow athletes, for leadership and positive persona will be missed by us all. We wish her the very best as she pursues her career and life with her husband, Gavin.”

As Reeb wraps up her playing career, she said she is looking forward to taking some time to reflect and explore new things in her life. She recently completed her Master of Business Administration and is excited to pursue opportunities that complement her experience and education as she begins this next chapter.

USA Field Hockey wants to wish Kealsie all the best in her future endeavors!