Matt Freese starts for USMNT in World Cup match against Paraguay

Matt Freese is starting as the goalkeeper for the United States Men's National Team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay. Freese, 27, plays for New York City FC and previously attended Harvard before joining Philadelphia Union. His performance has allowed him to take the starting position from Matt Turner, who has struggled for game time leading into the tournament. Freese has already played 16 senior matches for the national team. Turner's lack of consistent play in recent seasons has made way for Freese's emergence as the primary choice in goal.

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