AFC Wimbledon competed their seventh signing of the summer after goalkeeper Owen Goodman joined on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace.
The 20-year-old moved to Canada with his parents in 2009 and started his youth career at South Simcoe United and then the County FC Academy.
Goodman joined the Eagles at under-13 level before earning a professional deal at the age of seventeen.
Goodman spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Colchester United, playing 38 games in League Two.
“I’ve seen a lot of keepers come here and do well in the past, so that’s what I’m aspiring to,” Goodman said. “I’ve heard nothing but positive things about the club.
“I feel that I’m a goalkeeper that can pulls off saves that others can’t make. I played 40-odd games in this league last season, so I feel excited for what the future holds for me with Wimbledon. The fans really get behind the team, it creates a terrifying atmosphere for the opposition.”
Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson added: “We’ve had to be patient to get Owen in but we were always really sure that he is the man we want. It’s great to get him in with the group. He’s experienced the level after having a good spell with Colchester last season. Crystal Palace have really high hopes for him. It’s a natural progression for him to come and join us and hopefully he will be a big player for us. We now have two really good goalkeepers in the building.”
Head of football operations Craig Cope said: “We’re delighted to welcome Owen to Wimbledon. He has been in regular contact with Bayzo [goalkeeping coach Ashley Bayes] and we are confident we can provide the platform to build on his impressive loan spell last season.”
