The Green Bay Packers may have received eight years of diligent service from wide receiver Antonio Freeman, but it is now the entire country that his son Alex is representing on the field. While Antonio was known for catching touchdowns on the gridiron while wearing green and gold, on Saturday, June 7th, Alex, a professional soccer player, donned the stars and stripes of the United States Men’s National Team.
Alex Freeman, Son of Antonio Freeman, Debuts for United States Men’s Soccer Team
It has been years since Green Bay Packers fans have been able to enjoy Antonio Freeman stacking up yards and touchdowns on the football field, but the Freeman family legacy is far from over in professional sports. Antonio’s son Alex, a professional soccer player, made his first ever appearance for the United States Men’s National Team on Saturday.
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Alex Freeman received his first call-up to the United States Men’s National Team in 2025. Image credit: UnderratedUSMNT on Twitter
Alex was a starter in a match for the United States as they faced Türkiye. At just 20 years old, he was the youngest player in the United States lineup. On his debut, Alex played the full 90 minutes and put together a solid overall game.
Antonio played offense during his day, but Alex plays the defensive position of right back. Despite facing a strong player in Türkiye’s Kenan Yıldız, who plays professionally in Italy, Freeman acquitted himself fairly well. Although the United States lost the match by a score of 2-1, Alex Freeman definitely showed some encouraging signs on his debut.
Professional athletes run in the Freeman family 🏈⚽️
Alex Freeman is ready to represent the #USMNT 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3fubYi5RrL
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 23, 2025
Alex Freeman is Continuing Antonio Freeman’s Professional Sports Legacy
While his dad wore #86 for Green Bay, Alex wears #16 for the United States. When not playing in national team games, he plays professionally for Orlando City SC, where he wears #30.
Alex Freeman just might be the best USMNT-eligible player no one seems to be talking about.
The 20-year-old Orlando City right back is absurdly good going forward, doing stuff few 6’2″ outside backs on the planet can do.
Buy your stock now.pic.twitter.com/ZB4ATrT6uv
— Joseph Lowery (@joeclowery) May 12, 2025
Although his son plays a different sport, Antonio is still a proud and supportive father who wants to help guide his son the best he can.
“Of course, every dad’s dream as a former athlete is that I’m going to have my hands on him, I’m going to teach him, I’m going to show him the nuances and the tricks of the trade.”
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Jan 26, 1997; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Green Bay Packers receiver Antonio Freeman (86) makes a catch against New England Patriots safety Lawyer Milloy (36) during Super Bowl XXXI at the Superdome. Green Bay defeated New England 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY Sports
In Antonio Freeman’s best season as a Green Bay Packer, he had over 1,400 yards, which led the league, and 14 TDs, resulting in him being both a Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Pro. Catching passes from Brett Favre, Freeman was a deadly offensive weapon and member of the 1997 Super Bowl Packers team.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre reacts to his 2-point conversion during the third quarter against the New england Patriots during the Super Bowl on Jan. 26, 1997, at the Superdome in New Orleans, La. At the time of Favre’s retirement he held many of the Green bay’s passing records as well as several league records. Favre won three consecutive league MVPs, in 1995, ’96 and ’97. His career includes two Super Bowl appearances with one win.
Freeman retired after the 2003 season, and in 2004, his son Alex was born. Now a proud father, Antonio is watching his son begin a very promising career. Alex is on pace to potentially earn himself a spot on the United States roster for the World Cup in 2026.
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