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'He's HIMMM' - Social Media reacts to Matt Freese heroics, USMNT's dramatic shootout win over Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarters

<p>The U.S. men's national team pulled off a dramatic 2-2 (4-3) shootout win over Costa Rica on Sunday night to book a trip to the Gold Cup semifinals against Guatemala.</p><p>After the win, the name that was on everyone's minds was Matt Freese, the USMNT goalkeeper who made a case to be the starter at next year's World Cup after making three saves in the tense shootout. The NYCFC star was incredible in goal against the CONCACAF rival.</p><p><strong>GOAL </strong>tracked all of the best reactions from fans, pundits and former players to the USMNT's win.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Matt Freese to his teammates after TRIPLE penalty saves <a href="https://t.co/G0eaGmwApw">https://t.co/G0eaGmwApw</a> <a href="https://t.co/CAA0Ru9WqL">pic.twitter.com/CAA0Ru9WqL</a></p>— USMNT 1ˢᵗ 🇺🇸🥇 (@USMNTFirst) <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNTFirst/status/1939493571142324309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HES HIMMMMM</p>— Dame Sarr SZN (@DukeFanHall05) <a href="https://twitter.com/DukeFanHall05/status/1939493348114636842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He had hands on almost every penalty kick taken today. Just wow....</p>— Great Scott (@ninerAmarillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ninerAmarillo/status/1939498037631697156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Somewhat like this generation lacks grit, determination, and willpower. But I hope they find it in the next 11-12 months… just not optimistic. The program has regressed largely on the effort of this generation.</p>— NBL (@NBLKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBLKC/status/1939498119361712472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/N7COVzfidK">pic.twitter.com/N7COVzfidK</a></p>— Allan Ramsay (@OtbSD_Allan) <a href="https://twitter.com/OtbSD_Allan/status/1939498498099184051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fire Poch again</p>— Carlos Garcia (@CG_FlyTheW) <a href="https://twitter.com/CG_FlyTheW/status/1939493087828394264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Don’t tweet this guys directly responsible for two goals on defense</p>— Drew (@drewfanacc) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewfanacc/status/1939484175259545706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Awesome job from Tillman to calmly drag it across the box. Classy finish too</p>— Jay Zim (@jay_zimmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jay_zimmer/status/1939478702473019402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hard pressed to find an argument keeping him off the WC squad at this point</p>— Dave (@_FlyUnderground) <a href="https://twitter.com/_FlyUnderground/status/1939485295591997660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">diego luna rn: <a href="https://t.co/J4C84mftL1">pic.twitter.com/J4C84mftL1</a></p>— Salty Sarsparilla (@SaltySarsparill) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaltySarsparill/status/1939479408454046144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank god fifa is going to gift us a garbage group in the World Cup</p>— Mike Bloodworth (@mikebloodworth) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikebloodworth/status/1939470659656057183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaronson hurt? Why is he not in the game.</p>— Nick Rocco (@Rock_Piece) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rock_Piece/status/1939488401553846489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a game!! Get behind this team!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> 🇺🇸🇺🇸</p>— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) <a href="https://twitter.com/JozyAltidore/status/1939494379552711160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The USMNT &amp; Mauricio Pochettino survive vs Costa Rica and head to the semifinals vs Guatemala. <br><br>Penalty clinic put on by Freese and Keylor Navas 🧤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FutbolAmericas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FutbolAmericas</a> Post Game show &amp; Sports Center up next.</p>— herculez gomez (@herculezg) <a href="https://twitter.com/herculezg/status/1939493710858784834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Max Arfsten scored a goal and had an assist in this game, but defending is part of being a fullback. <br><br>He’s defended terribly this camp. <br><br>Luca &amp; Max are going to want this one back. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/17M5MsGh2z">pic.twitter.com/17M5MsGh2z</a></p>— herculez gomez (@herculezg) <a href="https://twitter.com/herculezg/status/1939484368520520102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT PUNDITS, EX-PLAYERS ARE SAYING

<p>The U.S. needed a win to avoid the fate of Canada, which lost to Guatemala earlier on Sunday. After advancing to the semifinals for a record 17th time, Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT are still alive in a quest to win their first Gold Cup since 2021.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pochettino and his squad will have a quick turnaround, facing Guatemala Wednesday in St. Louis.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT?

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