Nobody calls me yellow, Alex Freeman at Villarreal

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  1. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
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    Alex Freeman

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    • Date of birth/Age: Aug 9, 2004 (20)
    • Place of birth: [​IMG] Baltimore, Maryland
    • Citizenship: [​IMG] United States
    • Height: 1,88 m
    • Position: Right-Back
    Tom Bogert
    ‪@tombogert.bsky.social‬

    On USMNT right back Alexander Freeman, per sources:

    NO agreement between Orlando City and Villarreal on transfer

    Orlando still don't want to sell this summer. 18 months left on contract. OCSC have an offer out to make him U-22 initiative

    Freeman could run down contract and leave in Jan 2027


    Profile: Who is Alex Freeman? Meet USMNT player and son of former Packers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Freeman | Sporting News

    TM profile: Alex Freeman - Player profile 2025 | Transfermarkt
    Wikipedia page: Alex Freeman - Wikipedia
    USSF profile: Alex Freeman | USMNT | U.S. Soccer Official Site
    MLS profile: Alex Freeman | MLSsoccer.com
     
  2. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

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    Villarreal has resurfaced:

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  3. BMWDeuce

    BMWDeuce Member

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    Aug 15, 2024
    apparently he's also getting integrated into Villareal right away and will not be loaned back to Orlando
     
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  4. m vann

    m vann Moderator
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    Colorado Rapids, Celtic FC, & Louisville City
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    It’s been widely known Villarreal has been sniffing around MLS for talent. They’ve already hit homeruns with two MLS products in Canadians Tani Oluwaseyi and Tajon Buchanan. Though Buchanan came to Villarreal via Inter Milan. Tell you what…… Freeman and Buchanan bombing down the right side for The Yellow Submarines will be fun to watch.
     
  5. eliwood

    eliwood Member+

    Jul 25, 2016
    Wheres the guy that swore Mukwelle Akale was the next Messi lol
     
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  6. Mt Stone@

    Mt Stone@ Member+

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    That's a scary amount of pure athleticism and aggression.
     
  7. dark knight

    dark knight Super Moderator
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    That seems pretty affordable - I guess with his contract up next year it makes sense. Moving this to YA as it appears to be a done deal?

    Name suggestions?
     
  8. irvine

    irvine Member

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    Shit's About to Get Real
     
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  9. McKenniesWeah

    McKenniesWeah Member

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    He’ll need to beat out 20yr old Pau Navarro who might be more of a CB or defensive midfielder.
     
  10. Mt Stone@

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    Fulham
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    Tottenham Hotspur FC
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    United States
    Freeman rides The Yellow Submarine@ Villarreal CF
     
  11. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Will hopefully turn out to be a pittance of a fee. He's got all the tools to make it work.
     
  12. usnroach

    usnroach Member+

    Jul 5, 2009
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    Did You Know His Dad Played in The NFL? Alex Freeman @Villarreal

    Hoping for the best for Alex!
     
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  13. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
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    United States
    Also, as a packer fan whose favorite fan memory is when his dad did the 'he did what catch?!' on MNF vs the Vikings...

    He did what?! Alex Freeman @ Villareal

    Also expect lots of spamming of that GIF on Alex's thread from me
     
  14. dark knight

    dark knight Super Moderator
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    ?
     
  15. wsmaugham

    wsmaugham Member+

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    Chicago
    I think @felloveranddidanadu meant, Freeman will turn out to be a bargain for Villarreal because he's played so well.
     
  16. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
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    This
     
  17. ArsenalMetro

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  18. DCU1984

    DCU1984 Member+

    Jan 15, 2009
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    Excited for this move, I think he'll impress immediately if the team plays in a relatively open style.
     
  19. eliwood

    eliwood Member+

    Jul 25, 2016
    Risky to move when we're so close to the WC

    hopefully this doesn't end up a Pepi situation
     
  20. adam tash

    adam tash Member+

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    fingers crossed - its always a bit of a toss up how these things go - saw a lot of yanks struggle and not play much at all in recent years when moving to EU clubs.....many also hit the ground running

    La Liga is a very good league with a very high level of play, though.....its not easy.....we saw a player like Dest not really establish himself there the way he wanted to at the same position and with a lot more prior experience......that said, I think Freeman will make it work......the only thing that gives me pause is he is a bit green in terms of overall experience, having only played 1 year in MLS, basically.....hopefully the coach is on-board and really wants him - that will be the key, imo
     
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  21. BostonRed

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  22. felloveranddidanadu

    Plymouth Argyle FC
    Dec 12, 2009
    Club:
    San Jose Frogs
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What an incredibly cheesy promo
     
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  23. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
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    Pochettino yesterday on Alex Freeman

    “I am not concerned if some players are going to move in that transfer window.... It’s important the player feels happy, feels comfortable. … They want to improve. They want to grow. It’s an amazing challenge we need to support, and help [him] into adapting the best possible way and to not lose focus.”
     
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  24. usnroach

    usnroach Member+

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    United States
    Alex is called up for the Villarreal match v Osasuna tomorrow morning.
     
  25. Mt Stone@

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    Fulham
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    Apr 30, 2016
    USA
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    Tottenham Hotspur FC
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    I cant imagine he actually plays at all tomorrow. Probably not even had one training session with the squad.
     

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