Paul Crichton

Paul Crichton transitioned from a professional goalkeeper across various English clubs to an Football coach, eventually leading roles with National Women’s Soccer League teams. After making his league debut on loan with Notts County in September 1986, Paul Crichton dedicated over two decades to professional football as a goalkeeper. His career began as a trainee at Nottingham Forest in May 1986, leading to various loan spells before securing a free transfer to Peterborough United in November 1988. Joining Doncaster Rovers in August 1990, Crichton achieved a rare feat in September 1990, famously saving the same penalty three times in a single game against Rochdale.

In 2019, Crichton expanded his career internationally, moving to the United States to serve as assistant head coach for Miami FC. His expertise continued to be recognized, leading him to join the Washington Spirit as goalkeeping coach in March 2021. Demonstrating ongoing impact in professional football, Paul Crichton was appointed goalkeeper coach for Orlando Pride in February 2023, where he currently contributes to the development of elite talent within the National Women’s Soccer League.