The MLS Young Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the top player in Major League Soccer under the age of 22.
Tampa Bay Mutiny's Steve Ralston was the inaugural winner in 1996
In 2001, MetroStar's Rodrigo Faria became the first non-American player to win the award
In 2010, D.C. United's Andy Najar became the first homegrown player to win the award
Alex Freeman
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Alexander Michael Freeman is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right-back, right winger, or center back for La Liga club Villarreal and the United States national team.
MLS Young Player of the Year Award
…Dallas 18 2022 Jesús Ferreira Forward FC Dallas 21 2023 Thiago Almada Midfielder Atlanta United FC 22 2024 Diego Luna Midfielder Real Salt Lake 21 2025 Alex Freeman Defender Orlando City SC 21 Wins by playing position Position Winners Defender 9 Forward 9 Midfielder 10 Goalkeeper 0 Wins by nationality Nationality…
Freeman with the United States in 2026
Freeman with Orlando City in 2025
Freeman challenging Mexico's Jesús Gallardo during the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Freeman at the 2026 FIFA World Cup