STEFAN FREI NEWS

Jordan Morris, Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 2-0 victory over Minnesota United

Jordan Morris scored a first-half goal, Paul Rothrock found the net in the second half and goalkeeper Stefan Frei wasn’t tested in the Seattle Sounders’ 2-0 victory over Minnesota...

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes twice in loss Frei recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Frei could turn aside just two of the four Kansas City shots on target Saturday as Seattle fell 1-2. The decisive moment in the match came late with Seattle down a man, as Frei was beaten at his near post from close range. Frei has not recorded a clean sheet in his last six appearances. Over that span, he's made 20 saves and conceded eight goals. Frei's next test will come Saturday when Seattle play host to Minnesota who sit third in the Western Conference and have scored 28 goals through their first 16 matches.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late goal Who have scored Frei had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Frei conceded a goal late into second half stoppage time Wednesday as the Seattle defense was unable to clear their lines leading to the 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. Frei has now allowed a single goal in each of his most recent three matches and has made 10 saves over that span. Frei's next test will come Saturday as the Sounders matchup against Western Conference basement-dwellers Sporting Kansas City who have scored just five goals in their most recent five league matches.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in victory Frei recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Frei turned aside four of the five St. Louis shots on target he faced Saturday as Seattle persevered by a margin of 2-1. Frei once again stood tall at the back of a stingy Seattle defense that is conceding an average of one goal per match through 18 matches. Frei's .732 save percentage through 11 starting appearances ranks fifth among MLS keepers that have made at least 11 starts in 2024. Frei will next face a difficult midweek test as a dangerous Real Salt Lake attack that has scored 13 goals in their most recent five league matches visits Seattle.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei help Sounders beat St. Louis 2-1

Jordan Morris scored a goal for the second consecutive game and Stefan Frei had four saves to help the Seattle Sounders beat St. Louis City 2-1

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes penalty in draw Frei registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Frei turned away four of the five Vancouver shots on target Saturday as Seattle earned a share of the points in the 1-1 draw. The lone goal conceded was a second half stoppage time penalty penalty following a Seattle red card. In his most recent five starting appearances, Frei has made 16 saves, conceded four goals and recorded one clean sheet. Frei's next test in the league will come Saturday when Seattle travel to take on St. Louis who have scored just twice in their most recent four matches.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Seven saves in loss Frei had seven saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Frei tuned aside a season-high seven shots and conceded twice Wednesday as Seattle fell 0-2 to Real Salt Lake. Frei has made 11 saves, allowed three goals and recorded one clean sheet in three matches since returning from suspension. Frei's next test should come in the form of a weekend matchup at home versus Cascadia Cup rival Vancouver who have scored just three goals in their most recent five matches.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal in victory Frei had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Frei made one save and conceded once, leading Seattle to a 2-1 victory over rivals Portland. Frei has missed four matches in 2024 due to injury and suspension. When available, he has performed at a high level, conceding just seven goals and recording 16 saves en route to three clean sheets over his eight starting appearances. Frei's next challenge will come Wednesday as Seattle travel to oppose Real Salt Lake who sit atop the Western Conference with 20 goals scored in their 12 matches played.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up clean sheets Frei had three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Frei returned to the net Sunday after serving a one-game suspension. He made three stops and earned his third clean sheet of the campaign. Along with the aforementioned suspension, Frei missed Seattle's first three matches of 2024 due to injury. However, when available, Frei has made an outsized impact on the Sounders backline by producing 15 saves and three clean sheets during his seven starting appearances. Frei's next MLS test will come Sunday when the Sounders travel to take-on rival Portland Timbers who have scored 20 goals in 11 matches to begin the season.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders: Stefan Frei eligible after red card rescinded | MLSSoccer.com The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from the U.S. Soccer Federation, one representative from the Canadian Soccer...

APRIL 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Red card rescinded Frei's red card was rescinded and he's now available for a May 5 clash with LA Galaxy.

Impact Frei was originally sent off for a straight red, but after appeal it's been decided that was an error and the goalkeeper is now available. He won't play during Thursday's match against Philadelphia as that is a resumption of a prior match, but he will be available for a Sunday match with the Galaxy.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in first half Saturday Frei was sent off with a straight red card in the 28th minute of Saturday's 2-1 defeat to D.C. United. He recorded one save and allowed zero goals before his removal.

Impact Frei was given his marching orders midway through the first half after committing a penalty. This means the veteran shot-stopper will miss the May 5 clash against the Galaxy, and the earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against the Timbers on May 12. Expect Andrew Thomas to start against the Galaxy with Frei suspended.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles Saturday Frei registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Frei struggled throughout Saturday's clash, though when the team in front of him had two players sent off it was always going to be a tough match. The two goals he conceded were nearly unsavable, and it turned out to be a tough match for the goalkeeper. Frei will have more manageable matches hopefully with his team staying on the pitch.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against FC Dallas Frei had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact Frei made two saves and maintained his second clean sheet of the season. In his four appearances so far, he has amassed nine saves and conceded four goals. His next challenge will be against Vancouver Whitecaps FC next weekend.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Frei makes 300th regular season appearance for Sounders in 0-0 tie with Dallas Stefan Frei made his 300th regular season appearance for Seattle and recorded his second consecutive shutout as the Sounders played FC Dalla...

APRIL 14 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Two saves in shutout Frei had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 5-0 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Frei earned his first clean sheet of 2024 and his first since returning from an early season hamstring injury as Seattle downed Montreal 5-0 Saturday. Frei has now made three starting appearances in 2024, allowed four goals and made seven saves. Frei and Seattle's next challenge will come next Saturday as they travel to take on a struggling Dallas side that is averaging one goal per match early on this season and finds themselves in the basement of the Western Conference.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against LA Galaxy Frei registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Frei made an early error leading to a goal in the fourth minute. He has had a poor start to the season and has already conceded four goals in two games.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in return Frei made four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Frei turned away four of the seven shots that troubled the Sounders net, allowing three goals, during Saturday's 2-3 loss to San Jose. The appearance was Frei's first of 2024 after a strong 2023 in which he tied a career best by producing 16 clean sheet performances. Frei's next appearance will come as the Sounders keeper looks to lead his team to their first win next Saturday at LAFC.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Quakes Frei (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Frei is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The goalkeeper has been getting closer and closer to a return in recent weeks and is finally back in the first team. With Frei fit once more it's Andrew Thomas back on the bench.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Frei (hamstring) took part in full team training Tuesday, according to Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Frei returned to full team training and is an option for the starting XI during Saturday's trip to San Jose. Obviously the goalkeeper could still suffer some sort of setback, but barring that it seems he's in a good place to make a full recovery and return to the pitch ahead of Andrew Thomas.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once more Frei (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart reports.

Impact Frei is set to miss the third match of the MLS season as he deals with a hamstring issue. Andrew Thomas will be back between the posts once more as Frei builds his way back into team training. Frei's next chance to return is a March 16 match against the Rapids.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in training Frei (hamstring) continues limited training ahead of Saturday's trip to Philadelphia, per Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact Frei is still not fully back to training, which will leave him as a heavy doubt for Saturday. If he misses another match, then Andrew Thomas will continue to get the call to start after allowing two goals with a clean sheet in five saves in two games.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Frei (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to manager Brian Schmetzer.

Impact Frei won't return for Saturday's match against Austin, despite making a return to training. The goalkeeper will be on the sideline for a second match in a row, meaning Andrew Thomas should be in line for another start Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joins training session Frei (hamstring) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Austin F.C, per Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol.

Impact Frei is aiming to make his season debut after missing last match with a knee injury. It was a positive sign to see the keeper back in training, which will give him a good shot to start against Austin. He had a league leading 16 clean sheets in 2023, making 36 starts while allowing only 32 goals while making 82 saves.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee issues Frei is out for Saturday's match against LAFC due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Frei looks to have picked up an injury in the build-up to Saturday's match, as just a week ago, he was featured in a friendly and played the entirety of the contest. This is a major loss for the club, as he was their regular starter last season and is in line for that spot once again this campaign. Andrew Thomas was given the start in Frei's place and should be expected to continue as the starter if he does miss any more time.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE