Matt Freese
NYC
GK
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Sep 2, 1998 (28)
Right
6'3"
194 lb
New York CityKeeps 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.
Likely to start for USMNT
Freese is expected to be the No. 1 goalkeeper for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Freese has three clean sheets and 21 goals allowed in 15 matches with New York City FC in the 2026 MLS season. Even though USA has another dependable goalkeeper in Matt Turner, it seems Freese will be the one between the posts when the Stars and Stripes open their WC campaign against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.
Saves four, concedes two in loss
Freese made four saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Freese made some big stops to keep NYCFC in the match, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the top team in MLS. He will spend the next two weeks preparing for the World Cup, where he is expected to be the starting GK for the US Men's National Team. USA kicks off the World Cup at home against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.
Four saves vs RBNY
Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Freese had a decent outing against RBNY on Saturday, making four saves while allowing one goal. He is coming off back to back clean sheets, conceding eight goals in the last six appearances with 19 saves in that span. The keeper will head to Nashville for thr final match before the World Cup break on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.
Gets another clean sheet
Freese had two saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
Analysis: Freese recorded a second clean sheet in a row, not allowing a goal since May 3. He's been averaging about 3.2 saves per match, earning three clean sheets through 13 games. The keeper will head to RBNY for the Hudson River Derby on Saturday, who have scored just four goals in the last five appearances.
Earns clean sheet
Freese made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Freese earned just his second clean sheet of the season, making two saves vs Columbus on Sunday. He's allowed 11 goals in the last six matches, making 23 saves in that span. the keeper will travel to Charlotte for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests. Freese had also allowed two goals to the opponent on two saves during the last outing on April 18.
Concedes twice
Freese registered five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss against D.C. United.
Analysis: Freese continues to struggle with the lack of back line help, making five saves while seeing three go Sunday. As a result, he's only secured one clean sheet through 11 games as averages about 3.4 saves a game. The keeper will face off with Columbus for the next match on Sunday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.
Sees one go
Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus CF Montreal.
Analysis: Outside of the one goal allowed, Freese had a solid outing with four saves against Montreal. His defensive line has not bee much help as it cost him to concede 14 goals in just the last seven MLS apparances, despite making 24 saves and two clearances in that span. The keeper will face off with DC United for the next league game on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.
Allows four goals
Freese had two saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Freese allowed a season high of four goals Wednesday, only making two saves during the draw to Cincinnati. This gives him 15 goals conceded on the year, making 29 saves with just one clean sheet in nine games. He will head to Montreal for the next game on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.
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