USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese aims for more contributions in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Matt Freese, 27, represents the USMNT in the FIFA World Cup, making his debut against Paraguay on June 12. He became the sixth U.S. goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in the tournament with a shutout against Australia on June 19. Freese expresses pride in the team's defense, which has allowed only one goal in two matches. Next, the USMNT will face Türkiye in a group stage match at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday, having already secured advancement as Group D winners. Freese remains focused on contributing more if called upon.
- •Freese became the ninth USMNT goalkeeper at the World Cup.
- •He recorded a clean sheet in a 4-0 victory over Australia.
- •The USMNT has allowed only one goal across two matches.
- •The next match is against Türkiye on Thursday in Los Angeles.
- •Freese aims to build on his World Cup experience.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s an Incredible Honor’: USMNT Goalkeeper Matt Freese Hungry to Contribute More
"It’s been a historic week and a half for U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Matt Freese. The 27-year-old became the ninth goalkeeper to represent the Stars and Stripes at the FIFA World Cup again...
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