Ex Liverpool Star Brad Friedel Tells Inter Milan To Sign ‘Exceptional’ Young USMNT Goalkeeper | OneFootball

USMNT legend Brad Friedel has recommended that Inter Milan and Serie A clubs should sign young American star Chris Brady.

Inter are in the market for a new goalkeeper in 2026. This as Yann Sommer’s contract expires at the end of this season.

Meanwhile doubts remain over the future of number two Josep Martinez. Brady, 21, is one of the most exciting young Americans in the MLS.

Brady has established himself as the Chicago Fire’s number one and is a key player of the team. He made his MLS debut in 2022,

He has been a regular for the United States youth teams, winning the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in 2022.

Brady’s performances have earned admiring glances from Europe and former USMNT number one Friedel is a big fan of the goalkeeper. He believes that Brady is destined for the very top of the game.

Furthermore, Friedel believes he can become the USMNT’s long-term number one.

There are already a number of Americans who have starred in Serie A in recent years, including AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic and Juventus’ Weston McKennie.

When asked by The Italian Football Podcast which American he would recommend to top Italian sides like Inter, Friedel named Brady.

Brad Friedel Tells Inter Milan To Replace Yann Sommer With USMNT Star

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Yann Sommer of Inter warms up prior Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

“Any club should go and get Chris Brady,” Friedel told The Italian Football Podcast in an interview at an online event hosted by talkSPORT Bet Online Slots.

“He’s 21 and has played almost 100 professional league games at Chicago Fire.

“He is an exceptional talent. He has the ability to be U.S’ number one for many many years.”

Friedel himself is one of the best American goalkeepers of all time.

He played for the USMNT from 1992 to 2005, making 82 appearances and going to three World Cups.

He was at his peak at the 2002 World Cup when he put in a string of brilliant performances to help the U.S to the quarter finals.

At club level, Friedel played for a string of top clubs, including Liverpool, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Blackburn and Galatasaray.