Matt Freese
New York City FC · GKGK #24 · USA · Group D 74Rating15Caps0Goals27Age191Height
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24 Matt Freese
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Club season 2025/26 Major League Soccer, MLS Cup Playoffs, Leagues Cup
39
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
8
Clean sheets
44
Conceded
International
15
Caps
0
Goals
Club career totals
134
Career apps
0
Career goals
Form
Regular starter for NYCFC
Date of birth1998-09-09 (age 27) NationalityUSA ClubNew York City FC · USA LeagueMajor League Soccer PositionGK · Goalkeeper · #24 Height191 cm Preferred footRight Market value—
Matt Freese came through the Philadelphia Union academy in his native Pennsylvania and signed as a homegrown player after a short college stint at Harvard. Traded to New York City FC in 2023, he developed into the club's starting goalkeeper and an MVP, and pushed his way firmly into the national-team conversation around the 2025 Gold Cup. A composed, modern keeper, he competes for minutes in the USMNT goalkeeping group at this home World Cup.
- Attended Harvard and finished his degree online during the pandemic while playing professionally
- Came through the Philadelphia Union academy as a homegrown player
- Named NYCFC's club MVP after a strong 2024 campaign
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