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Stefan Frei Taken Off Field in Ambulance as Sounders and Crew Play to 1-1 Tie

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 6 – Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei was taken to hospital after a late-game injury while defending a free kick, with coach confirming evaluation for neck and head trauma.

  • During Sunday’s MLS game against Columbus Crew in Seattle, Sounders’ goalkeeper Stefan Frei was transported by ambulance from the field for evaluation of head and neck injuries.
  • Frei suffered the injury after his head collided with a Columbus player's knee in stoppage time, prompting both coaches to agree to end the game prematurely.
  • The match concluded in a 1-1 draw, with goals scored by Columbus forward Diego Rossi and Seattle's Paul Rothrock; during the first half, Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei achieved the milestone of recording his 1,000th save in regular-season play.
  • Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer said Frei was alert and moving his fingers as he left the field, adding, "I don't want to downplay it" but confirmed there was no paralysis.
  • The injury led to the game's early conclusion at Lumen Field, highlighting concerns about turf impacts and prompting appreciation from both coaches for handling the situation carefully.
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The spokesman-Review broke the news in Spokane, United States on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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