"Right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year's United States World Cup roster, transferred Thursday to LaLiga club Villarreal from MLS side Orlando City. A 21-year-old son of former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Freeman, Alex made his U.S. national team debut in May against Turkey. Getting playing time while Sergiño Dest regained fitness after a torn ACL, Freeman made 13 international appearances and scored twice in a November friendly against Uruguay."
"He played his first MLS match for Orlando on April 29, 2023, entering in second-half stoppage time. He had two more substitute MLS appearances in 2024, totaling 10 minutes, then took over as starting right back last season from Dagur Thórhallsson. Freeman scored six goals in 29 league matches for Orlando last year. He was selected to the MLS All-Star team and was voted MLS Young Player of the Year."
Alex Freeman moved from MLS side Orlando City to Villarreal in LaLiga, enhancing his visibility for the U.S. World Cup roster. The 21-year-old earned his U.S. national team debut in May and totaled 13 international appearances, scoring twice in a November friendly against Uruguay. Freeman became Orlando’s starting right back last season, producing six goals in 29 league matches, earning MLS All-Star selection and being voted MLS Young Player of the Year. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism about the transfer and emphasized player comfort and growth. Orlando will receive a sell-on percentage if Freeman transfers again. Freeman is the son of former NFL All-Pro Antonio Freeman.
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