On loan from MLS, Freeman to join Legion for July 29th match
BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 29, 2023) – Birmingham Legion FC announced today the addition of midfielder Tyler Freeman on loan from Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC, pending league and federation approval.
Freeman, 20, joins Legion FC in time for Saturday’s match against Charleston Battery. Last season Freeman made 24 appearances and contributed eight goals for Loudoun United FC in the USL Championship. Freeman signed with Nashville SC on January 3, 2023, he has played for the MLSNEXTPRO team, Huntsville City FC.
Freeman joined the Sporting Kansas City Youth Academy when he was 11 years old. He excelled within the Sporting Kansas City system, becoming the second youngest player in Sporting Kansas City history to sign an MLS contract at the age of 15 in 2018. Freeman recorded 35 USL Championship appearances and contributed six goals and one assist.
“We are excited to have Tyler in Birmingham,” said Jay Heaps, Legion FC President and General Manager. “He is an attacking player that will bring versatility to our group.”
Sporting Kansas City loaned Freeman to Karlsruher SC, in August of 2021, for the 2021-2022 Germany 2 Bundesliga season where he made 4 appearances.
Internationally, Freeman has represented the United States with the U-14, U-16, and U-17 national teams. He played a part in helping the U.S. to a second-place finish in the 2019 Concacaf U-17 Championship.
“I’m looking forward to playing with this team,” said Freeman. “Hopefully I can help the team to succeed and win the league this season and bring a trophy to Birmingham.”
Transaction: On July 29, 2023, Birmingham Legion FC added midfielder Tyler Freeman on loan from MLS side Nashville SC, pending league and federation approval.
Player Profile:
Name: Tyler Freeman
Position: Midfielder/Winger
Number: 96
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 150 lbs
Birthdate: January 9, 2003 (age: 20)
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Citizenship: United States
Previous Nashville SC (Major League Soccer)
Instagram: @ty1erfreeman
The first opportunity to see Freeman in action is this Saturday! Legion FC will battle Charleston Battery at Protective Stadium on July 29 at 6:30pm. Get your single game tickets here now!
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