Son of Packers Hall of Famer named to 60-man preliminary U.S. Men's Soccer roster for summer competitions
Son of Packers Hall of Famer named to 60-man preliminary U.S. Men's Soccer roster for summer competitions
(WFRV) – He made his arrival earlier in 2025 by scoring his first goal in his first start, and now he's earning more recognition amidst a stellar Major League Soccer campaign.
Alexander 'Alex' Freeman, the 20-year-old son of former Packers Hall of Famer and Super Bowl winner Antonio Freeman, was named to the United States Men's National Team's preliminary 60-man roster ahead of summer competitions, FOX Sports' Doug McIntyre reported.
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Freeman, a defender for MLS's Orlando City SC, has scored three goals and assisted another in 14 matches in 2025. While it's only a preliminary roster spot, the young fullback has shown his prowess as a 20-year-old.
In his most recent appearance, he posted 90 minutes with a shot on target, a successful clearance while completing 32 out of his 39 passes. Those came on May 18 against the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami, a match that Orlando City won 3-0.
While his father was making circus catches in overtime for the Green Bay Packers, Alex Freeman is showcasing his talents in a different kind of football, and now he's headed towards a potential U.S. Men's National Team debut this summer.
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