Stefan Frei

Stefan Frei was drafted 13th overall in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC, quickly establishing himself as the team’s primary goalkeeper. Frei made an immediate impact with Toronto FC, receiving the Toronto FC Player of the Month award in April 2009 and multiple MLS Save of the Week recognitions during the 2009 season (Week 15, 24, 25, 26). He played a crucial role in the club’s success, contributing to three consecutive Canadian Championships from 2009 to 2011. In 2014, Frei was traded to Seattle Sounders FC, where he further solidified his reputation as an elite goalkeeper.

The following year, 2022, marked a historic season as he was awarded both the Golden Ball and Golden Glove for his exceptional performance in the CONCACAF Champions League. During this campaign, he impressively kept four clean sheets across eight matches, directly contributing to the Seattle Sounders’ victory in the tournament. On June 3, 2023, Frei recorded his 100th MLS clean sheet, a significant milestone that positioned him as one of only three players in league history to achieve this feat. Looking ahead, he is slated to make his 1,000th save for the Sounders in regular season play in July 2025.

Beyond the pitch, Stefan Frei is a dedicated advocate for community engagement and the arts. Through his ‘Scarves Fighting Cancer’ initiative, he has successfully raised over half a million dollars for pediatric cancer research for Seattle Children’s Hospital. He actively supports environmental preservation, social justice, voting awareness, and youth athletics, and serves as an ambassador for the RAVE Foundation. Frei also channels his artistic passion into designing limited-edition scarves and prints, frequently collaborating with various organizations to support charitable causes, demonstrating his broad impact both within professional sports and as a philanthropic artist.