Freese makes five saves to preserve 1-1 draw

His 27th-minute penalty stop came in two acts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

BACK-TO-BACK SAVES FROM MATT FREESE 🥶 https://t.co/lzkSzQwU1J Via @newyorkcityfc on X

What happened: Matt Freese's side conceded in the 36th minute after his early intervention kept the game scoreless. The equalizer arrived 20 seconds into first-half stoppage time.

Why it matters: The point left Freese's side at 7-8-6, seven points behind Sunday's opponent. It was his second high-volume outing this month after a six-save Leagues Cup clean sheet.

By the numbers: Six shots on target produced one goal, an 83.3% save rate. The opposing penalty taker had converted his first four attempts this season.

What to watch: Freese's side returns Saturday, Aug. 29.

Sources

@newyorkcityfc 2026-08-24T11:02:29.587036+00:00

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