# USMNT's Freese booed on MLS return after World Cup error

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese was booed by Columbus Crew fans during New York City FC's 2-1 victory on Thursday, with supporters still angry about his perceived role in the United States' World Cup elimination against Belgium. Freese made a costly error when he rushed out of his box, allowing Belgium to go 3-1 up.
Fans on social media joked that the hostile reception showed the US is 'finally becoming a proper footballing country.' After the game, NYCFC manager Pascal Jansen praised his goalkeeper's composure: 'It was almost the whole stadium booing him, trying to get him off his game. But if you look back at how he handled himself, you can only give him a massive compliment.'
Freese will get a run of home games next, with New York hosting Chicago Fire and Toronto FC at Etihad Park, and Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup on August 6.
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МонреальvsИнтер Майами[→ Next match preview](https://scangoal.com/match/montreal-vs-inter-miami-cf-20260726)Freese M. — New York City, MLS 2026: 3 apps · ⚽ 0 · 🅰 0 · ≈ €2M United States · Goalkeeper · 27 y.o. · contract until 31/12/2030

Teams: usa, new-york-city, columbus-crew, chicago-fire, toronto, santos-laguna, inter-miami
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Published: 2026-07-24 22:31 (server local)
Updated: 2026-07-24 22:54 (server local)