Matt Freese
NYC
Goalkeeper
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Sep 2, 1998 (28)
Right
6'3"
194 lb
Subs off early against Orlando
Freese picked up an apparent left arm injury that forced him to leave Saturday's clash with Orlando City in the first half.
Analysis: Freese had an awkward fall in which he hurt his arm or shoulder, and it was enough to rule him out of the rest of the match, having already conceded one goal in 28 minutes. Tomas Romero took the regular keeper's place after that and should be the primary option to fill in if the injury is significant. If Freese is forced to an extended absence, it could imply a huge blow for both his club and the USMNT, as he has been heavily involved in MLS and at the international level throughout the year.
Quiet in deadlock
Freese had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Freese allowed one goal and made two saves during Saturday's draw with LAFC. He has conceded eight goals across his last six league appearances, totaling 18 saves with one clean sheet during that stretch. He will face Orlando on Saturday, a side that has scored 14 goals over its last five matches. Freese struggled in the previous meeting, allowing five goals while making one save on Mar 17.
Concedes two again
Freese registered four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Miami CF.
Analysis: Freese allowed two goals again Wednesday, making four saves in the loss to Miami. He is now averaging roughly 3.3 saves per match, though defensive issues in front of him have contributed to his 38 goals conceded this season. The keeper will welcome LAFC for the next match on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.
Sees two go
Freese had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Chicago Fire.
Analysis: Freese returned to NYCFC following the international break, making two saves while conceding twice in Saturday's match against Chicago. Defensive struggles in front of him have remained an issue, with the goalkeeper allowing 12 goals across his last nine appearances despite recording 30 saves during that stretch. He is set to face off with Inter Miami on Wednesday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five appearances.
Back from international duty
Freese has returned from international duty and is available for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to the club.
Analysis: Freese is set to resume in goal against Chicago after his spell with the United States, during which he played 45 minutes against Peru and was an unused substitute against Chile and Mexico. He has started 26 MLS matches this season, keeping five clean sheets and making 89 saves while conceding 34 goals, and remains New York City's first choice in goal.
Called up by United States
Freese has been called up by the United States for four international matches between Sept. 26 and Oct. 6 and will miss the Sept. 26 MLS match against Atlanta United.
Analysis: Freese will be unavailable against Atlanta due to international duty after starting every MLS match as the club's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper this season. He has made 89 saves while conceding 34 goals and keeping five clean sheets across 26 league appearances. Tomas Romero is expected to start in goal during his absence, while Freese should return for the Oct. 10 match against Chicago Fire.
Phenominal Saturday
Freese recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.
Analysis: Freese delivered one of his best performances of the season Saturday, making six saves to preserve a clean sheet against Real Salt Lake. It was his second clean sheet in the last three matches after going nine MLS games without one dating back to early May, a strong sign of improved form following a difficult stretch from him and his defensive line. He is set to face RBNY in the Hudson River Derby on Friday, who have scored just four goals in the last five contests. Freese had also made four saves while coneding just a goal to the opponent during the last outing on May 16.
Allows two Wednesday
Freese allowed two goals while making four saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New England.
Analysis: Freese allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in the 93rd minute of Wednesday's defeat. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for 12 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. NYCFC head to Real Salt Lake on Saturday.
Keeps first clean sheet in 10 games
Freese made three saves in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Nashville SC.
Analysis: Freese did his part to keep his first MLS clean sheet in 10 games, dating back to May 13. He has made three saves in each of his last three appearances, and he will look to keep the New England Revolution off the board in Wednesday's home tilt.
Five saves made
Freese had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.
Analysis: Freese has recorded four or more saves in the last three matches to up his average a game to 3.4. However his defense has not been all help of late, failing to keep a clean sheet since the World Cup break, conceding 10 goals in seven appearances. The keeper will face off with Nashville for the next match on Friday, who have scored 13 goals in the last five games. Freese had allowed two goals on four saves during their last outing on May 24.
Four saves made
Freese made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution.
Analysis: Freese produced four saves - including a penalty stop - to preserve Sunday's 1‑1 result. He still hasn't secured a clean sheet since the World Cup break, conceding nine goals across his last six appearances. The keeper will head to Toronto for the next game on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests. Freese allowed just a goal on four saves against the opponent during their last outing on July 31.
Four saves against Cincinnati
Freese had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Freese made four saves in Wednesday's 1-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati, keeping his side in the match throughout a tightly contested first half before being beaten by Kenji Mboma Dem's left-footed finish in the 11th minute and then powerless to stop Evander's spinning stoppage-time strike that sealed the result. The goalkeeper has now gone six consecutive MLS matches without a clean sheet, a run that has coincided with NYCFC's slide to seventh in the Eastern Conference, and his side will need a collective defensive improvement heading into the New England Revolution fixture to arrest a difficult run of form.
Lets in three second half goals
Freese registered two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: Freese allowed all three of Philadelphia's goals in the second half Sunday, making two saves in the loss to his former club. It was the first time he had conceded more than two goals in league play since April 22. Over his last 10 MLS appearances, he has allowed 12 goals while recording 34 saves and two clean sheets. The keeper will head to Cincinnati for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests. The last time Freese faced off with the opponent he struggled, allowing four goals on two teams during the last outing on April 22.
Concedes one in draw
Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Toronto FC.
Analysis: Freese allowed one goal while making four saves in Friday's match against Toronto. Since returning from the World Cup, he has conceded just three goals across three appearances while recording 11 saves. The keeper is set to face off with Philadelphia for the next league match on Aug 15, who have scored 12 goals in the last five contests.
Makes four saves
Freese registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Analysis: Freese delivered another strong performance for NYCFC, making four saves while allowing just one goal in Saturday's victory. In league play, he has not conceded more than two goals in any of his last eight appearances, letting in only eight goals during that stretch while posting two clean sheets. The keeper will face Toronto on Friday, who have scored just three goals across its last five matches.
Concedes once in MLS return
Freese registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Columbus Crew.
Analysis: After starting four matches for the United States at the World Cup, including the loss to Belgium which he will hope to forget, Freese made his return to MLS play Wednesday. He was well on his way to marking his return with a clean sheet, but Daniel Gazdag converted a penalty in the 93rd minute. Next up is a more difficult matchup versus Chicago Fire on Saturday, a side which has scored 29 goals through 15 matches this season.
Crucial error against Belgium
Freese had three saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-1 loss against Belgium.
Analysis: Freese's performance plummeted after a promising start to the game, with his team conceding four goals, one of which was entirely his fault as he lost possession of the ball outside his box. It was an odd mistake for a keeper who had otherwise been reliable between the posts, allowing just one goal over his previous three starts. However, he ended up with eight saves and five goals against across four matches played during his first World Cup.
Clean sheet against Bosnia
Freese recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Freese would have a decent match in net Wednesday despite little to deal with in the contest, as the goalie recorded three saves and a clean sheet. This is his second clean sheet of the World Cup thus far, also earning one against Austria. He will likely be tested more as they face Belgium in the round of 16, needing to be at his best once again.
Keeps clean sheet vs. Socceroos
Freese registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 victory versus Australia.
Analysis: Freese didn't have much work to do since Australia failed to pose much of a threat in the final meters, aside from a few bright moments in the final 25 minutes. Freese has conceded just one goal in two starts and will look to keep it going in the group-stage finale against Turkiye on Thursday, June 25.
Allows one against Paraguay
Freese allowed one goal and recorded zero saves in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay.
Analysis: Freese was given the nod in the net over Matt Turner on Friday and was not asked to do a whole lot. He would only face one shot on net, but unfortunately, that shot did find the back of the net. This is likely not how he wanted to start his tournament despite the win, especially as he gets used to the world stage. He will now have Australia next, a team he could have another relatively quiet game against.
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