Tyler Freeman (soccer)

Tyler Freeman (born January 9, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro clubs Carolina Core.

Tyler Freeman

Freeman with Sporting Kansas City in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Tyler Freeman
Date of birth	(2003-01-09) January 9, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Forward, winger
Team information
Current team	Carolina Core
Number	23
Youth career
2014–2020	Sporting Kansas City
2021–2022	→ Karlsruher SC (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Sporting Kansas City	0	(0)
2019–2021	Sporting Kansas City II	35	(6)
2022	Loudoun United	24	(8)
2023	Nashville SC	0	(0)
2023	Huntsville City	10	(0)
2023	→ Birmingham Legion (loan)	5	(0)
2024–	Carolina Core	3	(0)
2024	→ Hartford Athletic (loan)	4	(0)
International career‡
2019	United States U17	7	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 13, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 16, 2019

Club career

Born in Overland Park, Kansas, Freeman joined the Sporting Kansas City youth academy in 2014.^[1] During his time with the academy, Freeman progressed through the club ranks, playing with the under-12s through to the under-19s.^[1]

On October 8, 2018, after scoring 17 goals for the under-17s, Freeman signed a professional homegrown player deal with Sporting Kansas City ahead of the 2019 season.^[1] He made his debut for the club's reserve side, Sporting Kansas City II, in the USL Championship on March 9, 2019, against New York Red Bulls II. Freeman started and played 67 minutes during the 3–1 defeat.^[2] He then scored his first professional goal on July 17 against Hartford Athletic, his goal being the fourth in a 4–3 victory.^[3] Throughout his first professional season, Freeman made a total of 17 appearances for Sporting Kansas City II, scoring the 1 goal.^[4] He also made appearance on the bench for the first-team during their 1–1 draw against FC Cincinnati on April 7.^[5]

In 2020, Freeman continued to play with Sporting Kansas City II, scoring two goals in nine matches during a COVID-19 affected season.^[6] He scored his first goal of the season on September 9 against Indy Eleven, a consolation 88th minute free kick goal during a 2–1 defeat.^[7]

On August 3, 2021, Freeman moved on loan to the under-19s of German 2. Bundesliga side Karlsruher SC until June 2022.^[8]

Sporting Kansas City recalled Freeman from his loan on January 14, 2022, ahead of the 2022 Major League Soccer season.^[9] He was waived one month later by the club.^[10]

On March 11, 2022, Freeman was signed by Loudoun United FC, the reserve team of D.C. United.^[11] On March 19, Freeman scored two goals in his second match for the club, a 3–0 win over New York Red Bulls II, earning him a player of the match honor.^[12]

On 3 January 2023, Freeman joined Major League Soccer side Nashville SC on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract with the club in the process.^[13] On July 29, 2023, Freeman joined USL Championship side Birmingham Legion on loan for the remainder of the season.^[14] He was released by Nashville following their 2023 season.^[15]

International career

Freeman made his international debut for the United States under-17s on August 7, 2018, against Costa Rica U17, scoring a goal during the 2–2 draw.^[16]

Career statistics

As of match played June 20, 2022^[17]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sporting Kansas City II	2019	USL Championship	17	1	—		—		17	1
	2020		9	2	—		—		9	2
	2021		9	3	—		—		9	3
	Total		35	6	—		—		35	6
Loudoun United	2022	USL Championship	18	6	—		—		18	6
Career total			53	12	—		—		53	12

References

1. McDowell, Sam (October 2, 2018). "Sporting KC signs 15-year-old from Shawnee as second-youngest player in club history". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
2. "New York Red Bulls II 3–1 Sporting Kansas City II". Soccerway.
3. "Sporting Kansas City 4–3 Hartford Athletic". Soccerway.
4. Smith, Chad C (November 18, 2019). "Sporting KC 2019 Year in Review: Tyler Freeman". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
5. "FC Cincinnati 1–1 Sporting Kansas City". Soccerway.
6. Smith, Chad C (January 20, 2021). "Sporting KC 2020 Year in Review: Pulskamp, Harris, Freeman, Dick, Kuzain, R. Sanchez". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
7. Dunn, Nathan (September 9, 2020). "Sporting KC II comeback controversially called off against Indy Eleven". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
8. "Sporting KC loans Academy product Tyler Freeman to German club Karlsruher SC for 2021-22 season". Sportingkc.com.
9. Kovzan, Sam. "Sporting KC recalls forward Tyler Freeman from Karlsruher FC ahead of 2022 MLS season". SportingKC.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
10. "Sporting Kansas City waive forwards Grayson Barber and Tyler Freeman". Mlssoccer.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
11. "Loudoun United FC Acquires Forward Tyler Freeman and Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio". Loudoun United FC. March 11, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
12. USLChampionship.com Staff (March 19, 2022). "Gameday Report: Tyler Freeman's Brace Leads Loudoun Past Red Bulls II". USL Championship. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
13. "Nashville Soccer Club Signs Forward Tyler Freeman". Nashville SC. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
14. "Legion FC adds midfielder Tyler Freeman on loan from Nashville SC". July 29, 2023.
15. "Nashville Soccer Club Announces 2024 Roster Decisions".
16. "Costa Rica U17 2–2 United States U17". Soccerway.
17. Tyler Freeman at Soccerway

External links

• Profile at Major League Soccer