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Stefan Frei Resting at Home After Stoppage-Time Head Collision

After coaches halted play for a medical assessment, Frei remained responsive when taken off the field before awaiting definitive diagnosis at home.

Jul 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei (24) kicks the ball during the first half against Columbus Crew at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei is being evaluated for a suspected head injury after a frightening collision in a Major League Soccer match

Overview

  • Frei collided with Columbus midfielder Amar Sejdic’s knee in the seventh minute of stoppage time and was stretchered off the pitch in an ambulance.
  • Both Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer and Crew coach Wilfried Nancy urged officials to end the 1-1 match to ensure prompt medical attention.
  • Schmetzer reported that Frei was alert and showed limb movement when loaded into the ambulance before being taken to a Seattle hospital for head and neck evaluations.
  • In a social media post, the 39-year-old goalkeeper expressed gratitude to the medical team and fans after returning home to rest.
  • Frei, who has anchored Seattle’s goal since 2014 with two MLS Cup titles and an MVP award, now awaits further clarity under league concussion protocols.