Orlando City’s Alex Freeman was at the center of a conflict that sparked a massive brawl towards the end of the U.S. men’s national team friendly match vs. Paraguay. But Mauricio Pochettino couldn’t be prouder of how his young defender handled the situation.
Freeman and Paraguay’s Gustavo Gómez wrestled for the ball after a whistle and, with tempers running high, their tussle escalated into an all-out melee where punches were thrown left and right. The USMNT eventually won the game 2–1, but for Pochettino, Freeman’s reaction showed how much he cares about defending his team.
