Youngest USMNT Star From Orlando Academy

Twenty-one-year-old Alex Freeman, the youngest player on the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2026 World Cup, just shattered records by becoming the first ever to rise from Orlando City’s academy, through MLS NEXT Pro, into MLS — and onto the World Cup roster. A standout defender who earned MLS Young Player of the Year and All-Star honors, he recently transferred to Villarreal CF for $7 million. With his dad, Antonio Freeman, a Super Bowl champion, Alex’s journey mirrors grit and determination. He’s already scored twice for the USMNT and will lead the squad’s MLS contingent — the smallest since 2010 — as they kick off against Paraguay on June 12th. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88b15779976d58c5