Alex Freeman scores World Cup goal for USA in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Alex Freeman scored a goal for the United States in their 2-0 victory over Australia during the World Cup in Seattle. Freeman, whose father Antonio played in the NFL, connected with a looping effort from Sergino Dest to secure the second goal. This achievement adds to Freeman's growing reputation as he continues to establish himself in both the national team and at his club, Villarreal. The win propels the U.S. into the knockout stages of the tournament they are co-hosting.
- •Freeman scored in the second half, securing a 2-0 win for the U.S.
- •This marks Freeman's continued rise following his MLS career at Orlando City.
- •The U.S. progresses to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup scorer Freeman follows NFL father's footsteps
"Alex Freeman said scoring a World Cup goal for the USA in Seattle where his father once scored two touchdowns for the Green Bay Packers was a "full circle family moment.""For me that is a full circle family moment.
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