Ever since Alex Freeman netted his first Major League Soccer goal back in March, Orlando City supporters have been braced for his departure.
What followed has seemingly only expedited that moment, with the 21-year-old phenom enjoying nothing short of a stunning breakout year.
Six league goals, a USMNT debut, a Leagues Cup semi-final, a CONCACAF Gold Cup final, an All-Star call-up, and inclusion in the league's end-of-season Best XI, there a little more Freeman could've achieved in 2025. But then he went and did just that.
In his final appearance of the year, he delivered a remarkable two-goal, man-of-the-match performance as the USMNT destroyed CONMEBOL giants Uruguay 5-1 over at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.