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The United States is known for producing top-notch goalkeepers. Since the nation's return to the World Cup stage in 1990, four men have dominated the position in the national team.

Tony Meola, Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel and Tim Howard have all earned at least 70 caps during their international careers, as the U.S. has gone from strength to strength in goal.

At club level, Keller, Friedel and Howard all carved out distinguished careers for themselves in Europe. And they've been joined in the professional ranks across the Atlantic by younger players like Brad Guzan and Marcus Hahnemann.

But what makes the U.S. so adept at churning out netminders? Here are 10 reasons the U.S. is so good at producing goalkeepers.