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MLS Stars Eye Overseas Moves Ahead of World Cup

1/3/2026

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With the 2025 MLS season ending, U.S. men's national team players such as Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, and Diego Luna weigh moves abroad as the winter transfer window opens ahead of the World Cup.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese signed a long-term deal and is unlikely to move.
Alex Freeman's contract expires in 2026, Orlando City has made a lucrative offer, but he prefers to stay.

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Story summary

With the 2025 MLS season ending, U.S. men's national team players such as Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, and Diego Luna weigh moves abroad as the winter transfer window opens ahead of the World Cup.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese signed a long-term deal and is unlikely to move.
Alex Freeman's contract expires in 2026, Orlando City has made a lucrative offer, but he prefers to stay.