The son of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman is becoming a rising star in American soccer.
As noted by Paul Tenorio of The Athletic, Alex Freeman — Antonio’s 20-year-old son — is emerging as a breakout player while with Orlando City of the MLS and has caught the eye of the United States men’s national team. Freeman, who plays a defensive wing position with attacking responsibilities at right back, was included on a 60-player preliminary roster ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and could play in friendlies for the USMNT next month.
Freeman has appeared in 17 games and scored three goals for Orlando City over the last three seasons. He’s made 14 appearances and scored all three of his goals during the 2025 season, when he rose into a starting position at right back and quickly became a breakout player in the top American soccer league.
From Justin Ruderman of MLS: “Before the 2025 campaign, the Orlando City homegrown fullback had a mere 10 minutes of MLS action under his belt. This year, he’s already exceeded 1,200 minutes by appearing in all 14 Lions matches (starting 13), while being arguably the most dangerous attacking fullback in the league. Just 20 years old, Freeman has already scored three times and given an assist to support Orlando’s devastating attack.”
The big-time national stage is next. Freeman has previously appeared in games for the age-limited national teams, including six games for the under-19 team and five for the under-23 team, but he could make his national debut soon. USMNT coach Maurico Pochettino called up Freeman on the training camp roster before June matches against Turkey and Switzerland. Freeman is one of eight defenders on the 27-player roster.
“I think all the players that are for the first time with us, I think all deserve to be there, deserve to have the chance. … I am so clear about that,” Pochettino said. “After it’s about not to lose the possibility when you have the chance.”
Freeman’s father was a decorated receiver for the Packers. He won Super Bowl XXXI and was an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 1998. He also set the Super Bowl record for longest touchdown reception (81 yards, since broken), led the NFL in receiving yards in 1998 and ranks eighth in franchise history with 6,651 receiving yards and sixth in receiving touchdowns with 57. He played nine NFL seasons, including eight in Green Bay (1995-2001, 2003).