sports
January 27, 2026
USMNT’s Alex Freeman reportedly sold to Villarreal by Orlando City
Defender is the son of former NFL WR Antonio Freeman
TL;DR
- Alex Freeman, a US national team defender, is moving from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain's La Liga.
- The transfer fee is reported to start at over $4 million and could reach more than $7 million with add-ons.
- Orlando City will receive 15% of future proceeds if Villarreal sells Freeman.
- Freeman, 21, is the son of former NFL player Antonio Freeman.
- He recorded six goals and three assists in 29 MLS games for Orlando City last year.
- Freeman has earned 13 caps for the US men's national team, starting every game in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
- Villarreal is currently fourth in La Liga standings and second-to-last in the Champions League table.
- Orlando City finished ninth in MLS' Eastern Conference last season.
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