| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tyler James Freitas | ||
| Date of birth | July 2, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Bayside FC | ||
| 2014–2019 | New England Revolution | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Colmenar Viejo | 14 | (0) |
| 2021 | New England Revolution II | 9 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2017 | United States U17 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 29, 2021 | |||
Tyler James Freitas (born July 2, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.
Career[edit]
Youth[edit]
Freitas played club soccer with Bayside FC, before joining the New England Revolution academy in 2014. In 2019, Freitas earned the 2019 UnitedHealthcare Revolution Academy Player of the Year Award.[1] In 2019, he joined the club's first team squad on a pre-season tour of Spain.[2]
Colmenar Viejo[edit]
In 2019, after graduating high school, Freitas had committed to playing college soccer at the University of Vermont.[3] However, he instead opted to pursue a professional career and signed with sixth-tier Spanish side Colmenar Viejo.[4] He made 14 appearances for the club during their 2019–2020 season.[5]
New England Revolution II[edit]
In April 2021, Freitas returned to the United States to train with his former academy side New England Revolution.[6] He signed a deal with the club's USL League One side New England Revolution II on April 16, 2021.[7] He made his debut for the club on June 26, 2021, appearing as a 74th-minute substitute during a 3–0 win over North Texas SC.[8] Freitas was not announced as a returning player for the club's 2022 season where they'd be competing in the newly formed MLS Next Pro.[9]
Personal[edit]
Tyler's brother, Justin, also played soccer with New England Revolution and Colmenar Viejo.[1] Freitas holds a Portuguese passport and speaks fluent Portuguese.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Tyler Freitas | New England Revolution". revolutionsoccer.net.
- ^ "Academy duo soaking in Spain experience: "There's no better place for me to be" | New England Revolution". revolutionsoccer.net.
- ^ "Revs Academy defender Tyler Freitas pursuing professional opportunities". New England Soccer Journal. August 10, 2019.
- ^ "Tyler Freitas on Spain, possible New England Revolution return & more". New England Soccer Journal. January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Tyler - A.D. Colmenar Viejo :: Fútbol de Madrid ::". www.lapreferente.com.
- ^ "Tyler Freitas returns home, sets short-term goals at Revolution II". New England Soccer Journal. April 22, 2021.
- ^ "New England Revolution II sign Revolution Academy alum Tyler Freitas | New England Revolution". revolutionsoccer.net.
- ^ "New England Revolution II vs. North Texas SC- June 26, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- ^ "Revolution II sign four players to MLS NEXT Pro roster ahead of the 2022 season | New England Revolution".
External links[edit]
- Tyler Freitas at Soccerway