Matt Freese #24

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For three decades, the USMNT was known for producing elite goalkeepers, and names like Tim Howard, Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller were anchors for the team who kept the USA competitive even when badly outmatched. The current state of the USA goalkeeper pool is the subject of much debate amongst fans and the rise of Matt Freese – an MLS keeper who only got his first international start last summer – is only fueling that dialogue. The relatively unheralded Harvard graduate has gone on to start nearly every game since for Mauricio Pochettino and seems a lock to start at the tournament. A solid showing for the USA this summer and a move to Europe afterwards would go a long way.

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