Austin FC Signs 2021 MLS SuperDraft Presented by adidas First Round Selection Freddy Kleemann
Published on February 9, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Austin FC News Release
Austin, Texas - Austin FC, the 27th club in Major League Soccer (MLS), announced today the signing of defender Freddy Kleemann, the Club's second draft pick (and 11th overall) in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. Per League and Club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Kleemann joins midfielder Daniel Pereira, Austin's first pick (and first overall) in this year's MLS SuperDraft, on the Club's 2021 roster.
"We would like to welcome Freddy to Austin FC," commented Claudio Reyna, Austin FC Sporting Director. "We look forward to his continued growth as he prepares to start his first season as a professional player."
"I am beyond excited to become part of the Austin FC family. I am so thankful that Austin FC has given me the opportunity to play professionally, and I couldn't be happier to do it in the amazing city of Austin," commented Kleemann. "It's a dream come true to make it to this level, and I couldn't be more excited for the future. I look forward to getting to know the fans, my teammates, and members of the Austin FC organization. I'm proud to be Verde."
A senior at the University of Washington, Kleemann (pronounced "Klee-mun"), spent two (2) seasons with the Huskies (2018-19). Kleemann made nine (9) appearances in 2018 and 18 starts in 19 matches in 2019. Kleemann anchored Washington's defense in 2019 as the Huskies posted 12 shutouts during his junior year. The native of Newbury Park, Calif., scored one (1) goal and added one (1) assist during his collegiate tenure.
Following the addition of Kleemann on February 9, 2021, Austin FC's roster consists of:
Goalkeepers
Noah Lawrence (USA)
Brady Scott (USA)
Brad Stuver (USA)
Andrew Tarbell (USA)
Defenders
Matt Besler (USA)
Julio Cascante (Costa Rica)
Hector Jimenez (USA)
Freddy Kleemann (USA)
Nick Lima (USA)
Jhohan Romaña (Colombia)
Aedan Stanley (USA)
Ben Sweat (USA)
Midfielders
Diego Fagundez (USA)
Daniel Pereira (Venezuela)
Alex Ring (Finland)
Ulises Segura (Costa Rica)
Jared Stroud (USA)
Daniel Steedman (Scotland)
Forwards
Cecilio DomÃÂnguez (Paraguay)
Jon Gallagher (Ireland)
Danny Hoesen (Netherlands)
Kekuta Manneh (The Gambia)
Rodney Redes (Paraguay)
Aaron Schoenfeld (USA)
Transaction: Austin FC sign defender Freddy Kleemann on February 9, 2021.
Player Details Freddy Kleemann
Name: Freddy Kleemann
Position: Defender
Height: 6'4''
Born: March 19, 1999
Age: 21
Birthplace: Newbury Park, California
Nationality: United States
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