From winning MLS Young Player of the Year to emerging with the US men’s national team , Alex Freeman had a 2025 to remember.

Incredibly, Orlando City ’s homegrown right back never imagined the heights he’d reach during his breakout campaign.

“A year ago today, my dreams were to be able to get my first start. You know, just be able to see the field more... It’s crazy how dreams can change,” Freeman told Club & Country on Thursday, two days after a star-making, two-goal performance in the USMNT’s 5-1 rout of Uruguay.

“Back then, it was definitely just being able to be consistent with playing and just being able to try to break into the first team."

Rapid rise

Needless to say, Freeman’s goals are more ambitious these days.

That’s how much the 21-year-old’s profile has rise

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