MATT FREESE NEWS

Three saves in clean sheet Freese kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Freese helped NYCFC earn a point in the Hudson River Derby by shutting out the Red Bulls on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in five league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 15.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Freese recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Freese got a surprise start again for his first back to back start at keeper this season. He failed to stop Ryan Gauld's penalty kick to take the draw Saturday. Looks to be that Nick Cushing is experimenting with its two goalkeepers to see who he rather have starting for the final stretch of the season, with Freese allowing five goals on 15 games in four MLS appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Freese had three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Freese got the start over Luis Barraza with the midweek match and got his first clean sheet for the team, totaling three saves Wednesday. Despite his good efforts, it may not be enough to win the starting keeper job yet, with Barraza still expected to get the start for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes through in draw Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Freese got the start in net with Luiz Barraza getting the day off. He put up an upstanding performance to keep the draw Saturday. It was just his second appearance this season as he is strictly used as a backup for Barraza.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Freese made two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese got the call to start with Luis Barraza taking the day off. He had a tough debut, facing off against the best team in the MLS. He failed to stop a penalty and free kick, along with an upper 90 shot by Lucian Acosta. The keeper will likely return to the bench, but could see more opportunities in the season when Barraza needs time off.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup in season opener Freese was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Freese sat on the bench Saturday as Luis Barraza got the nod in goal for New York City's season-opening loss to Nashville. The two may rotate with each other for a bit as manager Nick Cushing figures out who he prefers as the No. 1 to replace Sean Johnson.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC land goalkeeper Matt Freese in trade with Philadelphia Union | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - NYC receive: Matt Freese - PHI receive: Up to $750k GAM, sell-on fee New York City FC have acquired a possi...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Union trade backup goalkeeper Matt Freese to New York City FC Freese had spent his entire professional career here until now, mainly as Andre Blake’s backup. The move gives him a chance to be a regular...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Traded to New York City Freese has been traded to NYCFC in exchange for $350,000 in General Allocation Money from the Union, the club announced Friday.

Impact Freese has kept one clean sheet and allowed 17 goals in 14 MLS appearances (13 starts) across his four seasons as Andre Blake's backup in Philadelphia, and the 24-year-old is now making the step up to likely become the starting goalkeeper for New York City FC following the departure of Sean Johnson to Toronto.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals in playoff loss Freese made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC in the Eastern Conference Final.

Impact Freese was beaten by strikes from Maximiliano Moralez and Talles Magno as his severely depleted squad just came up short in the Eastern Conference Final. He ends the season with 10 goals allowed in seven games as a backup option for Andre Blake, who missed the game against New York City while in MLS' health and safety protocols.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice against Toronto Freese conceded two goals and made two saves in Wednesday's draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Freese got the start over Andre Blake (personal) but was unable to keep a clean sheet. He's started three of Philadelphia's last five matches but has been unable to keep a clean sheet.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals against Montreal Freese made three saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Freese was beaten by strikes from Matko Miljevic and Sunusi Ibrahim on Saturday, the latter one equalizing the game in the 95th minute. He should return to the bench Wednesday when Andre Blake is back with the team after the international window.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent for win Freese made five saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Freese put together an excellent performance in a very rare start. The keeper has been brilliant when called upon, but with Andre Blake in front of him on the depth chart those chances figure to be few and far between.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Przybylko, Aaronson score, Union beats FC Cincinnati 2-1

Kacper Przybylko and 18-year-old Paxten Aaronson scored to help the Philadelphia Union beat FC Cincinnati 2-1 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has stellar game in draw Freese made five saves and conceded once during the 1-1 draw against Inter Miami on Sunday.

Impact Freese has had a rather good start to the new campaign and continued that form in the draw. Freese has six saves and three goals against through three starts this season in all competitions. He will eventually be replaced by Andre Blake after the Gold Cup. However, until then Freese is a great option at his position.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Freese conceded two goals and made no saves during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Orlando City.

Impact Freese returned to the lineup after completing his suspension but didn't fare very well against a talented hosting side. Given that he failed to stop the only two shots he faced, the goalkeeping competition may not be decided between he and Joe Bendik just yet. Up next is a trip to Inter Miami, which have scored the fewest goals in the league.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michel, Perea help Orlando City beat Union 2-1

Benji Michel opened the scoring in the 10th minute, 20-year-old Andrés Perea added a goal and Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs to earn spot Freese won't be declared the starter ahead of Thursday's trip to Orlando City, according to manager Jim Curtin via Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia.

Impact Freese was suspended for Saturday's win over D.C. United and the relative similarities between him and Joe Bendik mean it'll take longer to determine who will start. Both are backups to Andre Blake, though his time at the Gold Cup has yet to finish.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC takes on the Philadelphia Union

Orlando City SC and the Philadelphia Union hit the pitch

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspension finished Freese completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Freese was sent off in his first start of the season and Joe Bendik replaced him during his ban. As both Bendik and Freese are similar in skill level, the suspension could re-open the competition for the starting job ahead of Thursday's trip to Orlando City.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card in draw Freese made one save and received a red card during Saturday's 1-1 draw at the NY Red Bulls.

Impact Freese started for the first time in the season and wasn't really tested, but committed a penalty kick in the 57th minute and was sent off. The goalkeeper is suspended for the contest versus DC United on Jul 17 and will look to get back in the squad at Orlando City on Jul 22.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Santos strike salvages point for Union at Red Bull Arena It wasn’t long ago that Matt Freese and Carlos Coronel occupied the same goalkeeper’s room in Chester.

JULY 9, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Expected to take over during GC Freese "will be called upon to play big minutes for us," manager Jim Curtin told Joe Tansey of Fox Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Impact Freese and Joe Bendik both had a shot to start while Andre Blake was with Jamaica for the Gold Cup, but Freese has won the job for now. This means he'll be first up in Thursday's trip to the New York Red Bulls and should start for much of July and potentially August if Blake advances further in the summer tournament.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May get short chance Freese is expected to compete with Joe Bendik once Andre Blake leaves for the Gold Cup after Saturday's trip to Nashville SC.

Impact Freese has yet to play a game this season after signing a contract to be Andre Blake's backup. With Bendik also around, it's not a formality for Freese to be the starter during the midsummer absences just yet.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Cardoso, Llanez, Saucedo head US Olympic soccer roster

Norwich forward Sebastian Soto and midfielders Johnny Cardoso of Internacional, Ulysses Llanez of Heerenveen and Sebastian Saucedo of Pumas headed a 20-man U.S. roster announced fo...

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS