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6d ago

Villarreal Finalizing Deal for USMNT Right Back Alex Freeman From Orlando City

The reported January move gives Orlando a fee now while posing a playing-time gamble for the 21-year-old ahead of the World Cup.

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Sep 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Orlando City defender Alex Freeman (30) takes a shot during the second half against D.C. United at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report an agreement in principle, with documents still being finalized for the transfer.
  • The fee is expected to be about $4 million up front with up to roughly $3 million in add-ons, plus a reported 15% sell-on clause for Orlando.
  • Orlando secures compensation rather than risking a free departure after the 2026 MLS season, with ESPN reporting the club had offered a max-U22 deal Freeman declined.
  • Freeman’s 2025 breakout included six MLS goals and three assists and 13 USMNT caps, highlighted by a two-goal friendly versus Uruguay.
  • Villarreal sit in LaLiga’s top four and compete in Europe, but minutes are not guaranteed, a factor that could influence his World Cup roster standing.