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Who Is ... U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper Matt Freese?

Last June, Matt Freese had never played for the U.S. men's soccer team. Now, he's playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

Who Is ... U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper Matt Freese?

What's The USA's Best Midfield? Trusty Or Ream? Maurice Edu Answers Fans' Questions

Maurice Edu answers fans' questions ahead of U.S. soccer's friendly against Germany.

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

What's The USA's Best Midfield? Trusty Or Ream? Maurice Edu Answers Fans' Questions

Did Mauricio Pochettino get it wrong starting Matt Turner over Matt Freese vs. Belgium? 🧤

Did Mauricio Pochettino get it wrong starting Matt Turner over Matt Freese vs. Belgium? 🧤

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Biggest concern for the USMNT two months out of the FIFA World Cup™? 🇺🇸

Biggest concern for the USMNT two months out of the FIFA World Cup™? 🇺🇸

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Full United States 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster Reveal ⚽️ FOX Soccer

Full United States 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster Reveal ⚽️ FOX Soccer

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

Likely to start for USMNT Freese is expected to be the No. 1 goalkeeper for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Impact Freese has three clean sheets and 21 goals allowed in 15 matches with New York City FC in the 2026 MLS season. Even though USA has another dependable goalkeeper in Matt Turner, it seems Freese will be the one between the posts when the Stars and Stripes open their WC campaign against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

USA's World Cup Goalkeeper Battle: Should It Be Freese or Turner?

Former USA goalkeeper Tony Meola joined First Things First to break down the goalkeeper battle between Matt Freese and Matt Turner.

MAY 28 • FOX SPORTS

USA's World Cup Goalkeeper Battle: Should It Be Freese or Turner?

Saves four, concedes two in loss Freese made four saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Freese made some big stops to keep NYCFC in the match, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the top team in MLS. He will spend the next two weeks preparing for the World Cup, where he is expected to be the starting GK for the US Men's National Team. USA kicks off the World Cup at home against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

5 Takeaways From USA's World Cup Roster Selection

The United States' roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. Here are my five takeaways now that the 26 players are locked in.

MAY 26 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From USA's World Cup Roster Selection

Four saves vs RBNY Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Freese had a decent outing against RBNY on Saturday, making four saves while allowing one goal. He is coming off back to back clean sheets, conceding eight goals in the last six appearances with 19 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Nashville for thr final match before the World Cup break on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Perea scores a goal in the 70th for NYCFC in 1-1 tie with Red Bulls

Andres Perea scored his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute for New York City FC in a 1-1 tie the New York Red Bulls

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Gets another clean sheet Freese had two saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC.

Impact Freese recorded a second clean sheet in a row, not allowing a goal since May 3. He's been averaging about 3.2 saves per match, earning three clean sheets through 13 games. The keeper will head to RBNY for the Hudson River Derby on Saturday, who have scored just four goals in the last five appearances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolás Fernández scores a goal, NYCFC beats Charlotte 1-0

Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Messi Doubles MLS Base Salary, Earns More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Player

Lionel Messi's new contract with Inter Miami is massive.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Messi Doubles MLS Base Salary, Earns More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Player

Earns clean sheet Freese made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Freese earned just his second clean sheet of the season, making two saves vs Columbus on Sunday. He's allowed 11 goals in the last six matches, making 23 saves in that span. the keeper will travel to Charlotte for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests. Freese had also allowed two goals to the opponent on two saves during the last outing on April 18.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hannes Wolf's hat trick helps NYCFC snap 7-match winless streak with 3-0 victory over Crew

Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández had an assist on all three scores to help New York City FC end a seven-match winless streak with a 3-0...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Concedes twice Freese registered five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss against D.C. United.

Impact Freese continues to struggle with the lack of back line help, making five saves while seeing three go Sunday. As a result, he's only secured one clean sheet through 11 games as averages about 3.4 saves a game. The keeper will face off with Columbus for the next match on Sunday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one go Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus CF Montreal.

Impact Outside of the one goal allowed, Freese had a solid outing with four saves against Montreal. His defensive line has not bee much help as it cost him to concede 14 goals in just the last seven MLS apparances, despite making 24 saves and two clearances in that span. The keeper will face off with DC United for the next league game on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Owusu, Thomas Gillier guide Montreal to 1-0 victory over reeling NYCFC

Prince Owusu scored an early goal for CF Montreal and Thomas Gillier made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over New York City FC, extending the club’s winless streak to six

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Allows four goals Freese had two saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese allowed a season high of four goals Wednesday, only making two saves during the draw to Cincinnati. This gives him 15 goals conceded on the year, making 29 saves with just one clean sheet in nine games. He will head to Montreal for the next game on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sees two go Freese made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Freese only made two saves while also allowing two goal during the loss to Charlotte on Saturday. He still remains effecive in the box, making 27 saves in just eight MLS apprarances, bringing his average a game to 3.3. The keeper will face off with Cincinnati for the next match on Wednesday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Toklomati and Vargas score goals, Kahlina has 7 saves as Charlotte beats NYCFC 2-1

Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had seven saves, and Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Standout against Vacouver Freese registered eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Despite allowing two goals, Freese was on top of his game Saturday, making eight saves against Vancouver. This bring his average saves a match to 3.5, conceding nine goals in seven appearances. He will face off with Charlotte on Saturday, who have scored 12 goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

How Patrick Agyemang's Shattered World Cup Dream Changes USA's 2026 Roster

Patrick Agyemang's season-ending injury headlines this week's USA Stock Watch.

APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

How Patrick Agyemang's Shattered World Cup Dream Changes USA's 2026 Roster

Two saves vs St Louis Freese made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Freese was on his way to a clean sheet, however a late goal conceded disrupted his chances for a second of the season. This was only his seventh goal conceded through six matches, making 17 saves in the process. He will travel to Vancouver for the next game on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE