MATT FREESE NEWS

Star NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese signs contract extension The breakout star of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s run in the Gold Cup this summer and the goalkeeper for the NYCFC signed a contract exten...

SEPTEMBER 19 • NYPOST.COM

Inks contract extension Freese signed a contract extension with New York City FC until 2030, the club announced. "We're thrilled to have secured Matt's future with the Club through this contract extension...

Impact Freese has set a new career high with seven clean sheets across 25 MLS appearances this season and now ranks second all-time at New York City FC in both saves (248) and clean sheets (18). He earned a USMNT call-up for the 2025 Gold Cup, starting all six matches with two clean sheets and starring in the quarterfinal shootout win over Costa Rica. A consistent performer since joining NYCFC, Freese was named Club MVP in 2024 after playing every match, making 121 saves, and finishing with six clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in win Freese registered three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Freese conceded twice to Columbus Wednesday, including a penalty to Daniel Gazdag in the first half, but ultimately did enough to earn his team the win. It was his 10th match this season conceding multiple goals and he has only kept one clean sheet in his last 12 starts. He will look for a better overall performance Saturday versus Charlotte, a side which has scored 51 goals through 30 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Julián Fernández scores in stoppage time as New York City tops the Crew 3-2 for 6th win in 8 matches

Hannes Wolf scored twice, Julián Fernández had the game-winning goal in stoppage time and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Wednesday night for its sixth win in eight...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Allows one in win Freese recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Freese only allowed one goal while making two saves and a clearance to take the win over Chicago on Saturday. He's conceded at least two goals or less in the last four MLS games, collecting nine saves with a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will face off with Columbus for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five appearance. Freese had kept a clean sheet on five saves against the opponent during their last outing on Mar 22.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores go-ahead goal in NYCFC's 3-1 victory over Fire

Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Alexi Lalas' Three U.S. Men's Team Stars Who Stood Out in September

Three players who stood out from the USMNT's games against South Korea and Japan.

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

U.S. Men's Team Is Back in Action: Stu Holden's 5 Burning Questions

Here are the five questions I have entering an important September for the United States men's national team.

SEPTEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Zero saves in loss Freese had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to D.C. United.

Impact Freese was unable to deter the D.C. United attack Saturday as he did not register a save in New York City F.C.'s 2-1 defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, New York's No.1 keeper has averaged three saves per appearance and made four clearances while conceding seven goals and recording one clean sheet. Freese's next challenge is likely to come Sept. 13 when New York travel to take-on Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Folarin Balogun is added to the US roster for friendlies against South Korea and Japan

Folarin Balogun has been added to the U.S. roster for friendlies next month against South Korea and Japan

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Pulisic back on US roster for September friendlies after skipping CONCACAF Gold Cup

Christian Pulisic is returning to the U.S. national team for friendlies against South Korea and Japan after taking time off

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Come out big in win Freese had five saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese played a huge part in the victory Saturday, making five saves against Cincinnati to secure his seventh clean sheet of the season. late July, he's allowed eight goals in six appearances, making 22 saves in the process. He will look for another clean sheet Saturday against D.C United, who have seven goals in the last five outings. Freese had also kept a clean sheet against the opponent on two saves during their last outing on May 14.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores a goal, Matt Freese has 5 saves, NYCFC beats Cincinnati 1-0

Alonso Martínez scored a goal in the 55th minute, Matt Freese had his seventh shut out of the season, and New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Saves two, concedes one in win Freese made two saves in Sunday's 2-1 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Freese did his part to help NYCFC pick up a big three points at home. The US Men's National Team goalkeeper hasn't kept a clean sheet since mid-May, and faces a tough test on Saturday on the road against Eastern Conference-leading FC Cincinnati.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores late in second half to lift NYCFC over Nashville 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored late in the second half to rally New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Turner returns to Revolution on loan from Lyon after transfer to French team from Nottingham Forest

Matt Turner is returning to Major League Soccer to compete for the U.S. national team's goalkeeper spot

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Allows three in win Freese registered three saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 4-3 win versus FC Dallas.

Impact Freese only made three saves while allowing three goals to Dallas on Friday, however was still able to walk away with the win. He enters the Leagues Cup break having started all 21 MLS games played, conceding 27 goals on 71 saves and keeping six clean sheets in the process.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves vs SKC Freese made five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Freese did all he can to keep the match leveled on Saturday, making five saves against Sporting Kansas City. Since returning from National Team duty, the keeper has not lost his touch, making 12 saves in just the last three games. He will head to Dallas for the last contest before the Leagues Cup tournament on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five matches.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Solid as always Freese registered six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Freese is back to the groove of things, making six saves while allowing just a goal to Orlando on Wednesday. This ups his average saves a game to 3.3, with 63 in 19 appearances. The keeper will head to Sporting Kansas City for the next match on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five appearances.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each score a goal, Charlotte beats NYCFC 2-0

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-0 to snap a four-game winless streak

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Frustrating return Freese (not injury related) recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact Freese is coming off a brilliant outing with the USMNT at the Gold Cup, making his first MLS start since May 31. He was unable to stop the two goals from Charlotte, only making one save during the loss Saturday. He is still one of the most effective keepers in the league, averaging about 3.1 saves a contest.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC hosts New York City FC in conference matchup

Charlotte FC hosts New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Alexi Lalas' Best U.S. XI: Why Turner still starts in goal over Freese

This is how the United States would line up if the 2026 FIFA World Cup started tomorrow.

JULY 10 • FOX SPORTS