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Orlando's Alex Freeman Joins Villarreal After Stellar MLS Career

1/30/2026

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Alex Freeman, defender for Orlando City SC, transferred to Villarreal CF in Spain for a Homegrown Player fee.
Freeman earned MLS All-Star selection and MLS Young Player of the Year in 2025.
He appeared 42 times for Orlando, scoring six goals and adding seven assists.
Freeman turned down an MLS deal to pursue Europe and a spot with the U.S. Men's National Team, leaving Orlando City to fill right-back gaps.

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Alex Freeman, defender for Orlando City SC, transferred to Villarreal CF in Spain for a Homegrown Player fee.
Freeman earned MLS All-Star selection and MLS Young Player of the Year in 2025.
He appeared 42 times for Orlando, scoring six goals and adding seven assists.
Freeman turned down an MLS deal to pursue Europe and a spot with the U.S. Men's National Team, leaving Orlando City to fill right-back gaps.