3 Reasons why Matt Freese should start for the USMNT in the Gold Cup
Here's why the in-form NYCFC goalkeeper is the best choice right now for the United States.
Matthew Mangam
Matthew Mangam is a student at Rutgers, where he is the Head Sports Editor for The Daily Targum and is a Senior Writer for Hudson River Blue. Matthew has been an NYCFC fan since 2014.
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