New York City FC signed emergent goalkeeper Matt Freese to a contract extension through the 2030 season on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Freese, 27, has become the club’s top keeper over the past two years. He was used sparingly by the Philadelphia Union from 2019-21 and was traded to New York City ahead of the 2023 campaign.

This season, Freese has posted seven clean sheets in his 26 league starts, recording 84 saves with a 71.8 save percentage. It’s come on the heels of a 2024 campaign in which he made 34 starts and had a 72.9 save percentage with six clean sheets. He was named the club’s MVP in 2024.

“We’re thrilled to have secured Matt’s future with the club through this contract extension,” NYCFC sporting director David Lee said in a statement. “Over the past two se

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