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Freese has yet to face a real test during this tournament. That will soon change. (Andre Penner/AP)

Harvard? Please. This is Matt Freese’s biggest test yet.

 What to know

Matt Freese, the U.S. goalkeeper, brings consistency to the World Cup with routines such as using his own alarm clock. Freese's rise from watching the World Cup at home to starting for the United States is marked by his analytical approach and competitive nature. His performance in the knockout rounds, starting with a match against Bosnia, could define his World Cup legacy.

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