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'Secret love for soccer' put Freeman on U.S. path

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Alex Freeman says he had a "secret love for soccer" growing up after not following the same sporting footsteps as his father.

Freeman started in a 5 -0 thrashing of Trinidad and Tobago in the tournament-opener for the U.S. on Sunday .

Freeman also played basketball as a kid.

The 20-year-old has forged his own path with a USMNT debut and a spot in the 2025 Gold Cup .

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