Bryn Mawr native Matthew Freese has decided to forgo his final two years of college soccer eligibility at Harvard to turn pro with his hometown team.
The Philadelphia Union announced the signing of the 20-year-old goalkeeper to a homegrown contract on Friday.
“It is a tremendous achievement for Matt to join our First Team, and of course, as a Homegrown Player, it is for sure an extra special moment for his family,” Ernst Tanner, Union Sporting Director, said in a news release. “I saw Matt in person for the first time when he played for Harvard against Penn, and he made a fantastic impression to me, one that has only grown with further study.