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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Right back Alex Freeman, a candidate for this year’s U.S. World Cup squad, was transferred from Major League Soccer’s Orlando City to Spain’s Villarreal on Thursday.<\/p>\n

a 21-year-old son of former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Freeman.<\/span>Alex made his debut for the U.S. national team in May against T\u00fcrkiye. while getting play time Sergi\u00f1o Dest has regained his health<\/span> Freeman played 13 international games after tearing his ACL. Scored 2 goals in a friendly match against Uruguay in November<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Freeman finished third in the voting.<\/span> United States Soccer Federation Male Player of the Year Award.<\/p>\n

He played his first MLS match in Orlando on April 29, 2023, coming on in second half stoppage time. He made two more substitute appearances in MLS in 2024, totaling 10 minutes, and took over the starting right-back role from Dagur Dan Thorharsson last season.<\/p>\n

Freeman played in 29 league games with Orlando last year, scoring six goals. He was selected to the MLS All-Star team and was named MLS Young Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

Orlando said Freeman would receive a percentage of the sale if he takes action in the future.<\/p>\n

Antonio, now 53, played nine seasons in the NFL, was named to the All-Pro team in 1998 and won the 1997 Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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