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Miami FC Acquires Defender Hunter Freeman

September 2, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Miami FC News Release


MIAMI, Fla. - The Miami FC has bolstered its backline with the acquisition of defender Hunter Freeman from the New York Cosmos.

"We are very happy to have a player of Freeman's caliber join our club," said Technical Director Mauro Pederzoli. "He has extensive MLS and NASL experience, and will provide a great veteran presence on the pitch and in the locker room."

Freeman, a Tyler, Texas native, has been a mainstay in the Cosmos defense this season, starting all 20 matches.

Freeman is an MLS veteran, having played 126 matches for four different teams. He was drafted by the Colorado Rapids in 2005 after a strong career with the University of Virginia. Freeman would go on to play three season with the Rapids.

Freeman had a successful stint in Europe, playing with IK Start of Norway. He featured in 51 matches for IK Start and scored two goals.

He joined the Cosmos in 2013 for their inaugural season and has been a regular ever since. He helped the Cosmos win the 2013 championship and set a modern NASL shutout record of 372 minutes in 2014.

Freeman joins a surging Miami FC squad. The Orange and Blue currently sit fifth in the Fall Season standings and are unbeaten in the last three matches.

Freeman and the squad will be traveling this weekend as they take on Puerto Rico FC for the first time this season.

The Miami FC returns to home to FIU Stadium on Sept. 14 for Mexican Heritage Night. Get your tickets at www.miamifc.com/tickets.

About the Miami FC

The Miami FC is Miami's only professional soccer team and began playing in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 2016. Co-owned by international entrepreneur Riccardo Silva and world-renowned soccer superstar Paolo Maldini, the club will compete in the U.S. Open Cup and host international tournaments and friendly matches.

In partnership with The Miami Foundation and the Play for Change Foundation, Miami FC's mission is to connect with Miami's communities through the global language of soccer, strengthening their ties by promoting social-driven initiatives and charitable work through soccer.

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