Matt Freese became the first Harvard alumnus and first active MLS goalkeeper to start a World Cup match for the USMNT, helping the US beat Paraguay 4-1.

Matt Freese became the first active MLS player to start a World Cup match in goal for the USMNT and now prepares to face Türkiye again in 2026.

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese earns praise for World Cup composure with two clean sheets in two matches, becoming the first active MLS player to start in