# Matt Freese battles for World Cup spot, sketchy NYCFC transfer rumors emerge

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Podcast: [The Soccer Journal Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soccer-journal-podcast-7009039)
Published: 2026-04-01T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/hudson-river-blue-podcast/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=119
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## Resource

What the United States men's national team friendlies against Belgium and Portugal did for Matt Freese's chances to be a World Cup starter, and what to make of a new batch of questionable transfer rumors pertaining to New York City FC.

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