MATT FREESE NEWS

Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf propel NYCFC to 2-1 victory over Orlando City

Alonso Martínez and Hannes Wolf scored second-half goals to lead New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Five save performance Freese registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Freese continues to come up with big saves with five against LAFC. This gives him nine saves during the first two MLS matches. He will face off with Orlando SC for NYCFC's home opener on Saturday, who scored six goals in two contests.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves against Inter Miami Freese recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Freese was able to make four saves while allowing two goals in his first match back to the new season. He will look for an even better 2025, having allowed 49 goals on 38 saves in 38 MLS appearances including the playoffs. However, the keeper was able to average 3.64 saves per game. He will travel to LAFC for the next game on Saturday, who scored one goal during their first contest.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season with one save Freese recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Freese was not used much in the match Saturday, allowing two unlucky goals to see his season come to an end. He was the team's MVP this campaign, making a total of 135 saves in 38 MLS appearances, putting him amount the league leaders in saves per 90 minutes with 3.6. The keeper is signed on through 2026, therefore will return for his third year with the club as their number one goalkeeper.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Coronel vs. Matt Freese: The GKs who will decide the Hudson River Derby | MLSSoccer.com Carlos Coronel was unhappy with himself as the New York Red Bulls prepared to kick off their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs campaign, starting with a...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Comes up big in win Freese registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese was the star of the match for NYCFC, making four huge saves while also saving a few penalties during the shootout win Saturday. He's averaging about 3.6 saves per game, only allowing two goals with a clean sheet in three playoff matches. The keeper will face off against cross river rivals RBNY on Nov 23 for a spot in the conference finals, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests. Freese has also conceded two goals with six saves against the opponent on two occasions this campaign.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese, NYCFC outduel Roman Celentano and Cincinnati in 6-5 shootout to win first-round series

Matt Freese had three saves in a nine-round shootout and Mitja Ilenic scored the winner as New York City FC beat Roman Celentano and FC Cincinnati 6-5 after the two clubs dueled to...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Makes solid saves Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese had a huge match Saturday, making four huge saves to allow just a goal during the win. He's allowed two goals in the two playoff matches, making 10 saves in that span. The keeper will travel to Cincinnati for the must-win match on Saturday, who have scored five goals in four contests against Freese this campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in playoff debut Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese allowed just a goal while making six huge saves Monday during his MLS Playoff debut. Despite not being listed as a finalist for MLS keeper of the year, Freese has had an impressive campaign, averaging about 3.6 saves per match. The keeper will return home for the second playoff game against Cincinnati on Saturday, where Freese has allowed four goals with 14 saves in three contests against the opponent.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in defeat Freese had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to CF Montreal.

Impact Freese ended the regular season with two goals allowed on just two saves. He's been one of the best keepers in MLS, having made 120, which was fourth most in the league, while allowing 45 goals in 34 appearances. He will face off with Cincinnati for the first leg of the playoffs on Oct 28, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests. Freese let in three goals with eight saves in two appearances against the opponent during the regular season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Freese registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Freese made his 118th save of the season, still putting him among the league leaders in that category. He's also allowed 11 goals in the last six games, making 19 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Montreal for the final game of the regular season on Oct 19, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves Freese made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese only made three saves while allowing two goals, including a penalty, during the win Wednesday. This puts him at 114 saves on the season, allowing 42 goals with five clean sheets in 32 games. The keeper will welcome Nashville for the next match on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in derby Freese allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Freese allowed a goal in the 28th minute, but was backed with five goals as City won the Hudson River Derby in one sided fashion. The keeper has allowed seven goals while making six saves over his last three outings with his last clean sheet coming in July.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Only made one save Freese made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Freese had a rare quiet day in the net, allowed a goal in just one save Saturday. Through 30 matches, the keeper has allowed 39 goals on 108 saves and five clean sheets. He will travel to New Jersey for a Hudson River derby clash against RBNY, who have scored five goals in the last five contests. Freese has also allowed just a goal on three saves against the opponent during the last outing on May 18.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare off match Freese had two saves and allowed five goals in Wednesday's 5-1 loss versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Freese got clobbered by his former club Wednesday, allowing five goals for the first time this season. He is still one of the top keepers in the league with 75.9 percent, which is third most as he averages about 3.8 saves per contest. The keeper will face another tough task with a visit from first place Inter Miami on Saturday, who have scored 13 goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves for draw Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Freese was absolutely brilliant during Saturday's clash, stopping six of the seven shots on his net. The goalkeeper was incredible throughout the match and salvaged a point from what should have been a loss. Freese has been a top option for NYCFC, and should continue in the starting XI now that he's fit once more.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against D. C. United Freese (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's meeting with D.C. United.

Impact Freese made a surprising comeback despite being practically ruled out during the week. He'll consequently retain the spot between the posts, forcing Luis Barraza to wait for an opportunity as a substitute. The regular goalkeeper could be trusted for his average of 3.7 saves per game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for another week Freese (knee) is not expected to start against DC United on Saturday, manager Nick Cushing told media Thursday, while also acknowledging that the club is "trying to make sure we ca...

Impact Cushing said Freese suffered an MCL sprain in the Columbus loss and that the injury required a three-week recovery process. The goalkeeper is currently in the second week of that timetable, so he's still not ready to return despite the team's efforts to get him back as soon as possible. Luis Barraza is expected to start against DC United, with Freese potentially targeting a return later in the month.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One save in draw Freese recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Freese had a quiet day in the net, however allowed two goals including a penalty kick during Saturday's draw. He's let in two goals or less in the last nine MLS appearances, conceding 12 goals while making 30 saves while keeping two clean sheets in that span. The keeper will head to Columbus for the next game on Saturday, who have scored 14 goals in the last five contests.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

SSFC Spotlight: Matt Freese shining with NYCFC The goalkeeper is having a transformational season.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM

Sees one go on draw Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Freese was able to make four saves while allowing just one goal during the draw Saturday. He heads into the break with 25 appearances, allowing goals while keeping five clean sheets with 98 saves, which is second most in MLS as he averages about 3.9 per games during his first full season as a starter in the league.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven saves in draw Freese made seven saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Freese logged his second-most saves in the season to help NY City earn the road draw. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets in the campaign, though. He will now look to keep things rolling at Orlando on Saturday.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One save in clean sheet Freese kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.

Impact Freese helped City earn a point by shutting out the Fire on Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for seven saves and two clean sheets over his last three starts with a mid week trip to Atlanta next on the schedule.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC keeper Matt Freese, Fire's Chris Brady yield nothing in scoreless draw.

Matt Freese stopped two shots in goal for New York City FC and Chris Brady had one save for the Chicago Fire in a scoreless draw at Soldier Field

JULY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Unlucky in loss Freese made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Austin FC.

Impact Freese had a rare off night, allowing two goals to Gyasi Zardes to take the loss Saturday. It was also his first two goals allowed in the month, collecting six saves and a clean sheet in the last two games. The keeper will head to Chicago on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE