Mary Kathryn Freels (née Frierson; born April 8, 1990) is an American former professional soccer midfielder.

Freels was named SEC Freshman of the Week twice and was named Soccer America, Soccer Buzz and TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week choice on Oct 27 after scoring the game-winner at Georgia in the 14th minute of a 1–0 contest and then collecting the first assist on both of Auburn's goals in a 2–1 win over Tennessee.

[citation needed] In 2010, Freels played in and started all 21 matches and led the team and was fourth in the SEC with 28 points (8 goals, 12 assists).

Freels' first three goals of the season were game winners and she finished the year with four, tying her with the school record with 11 for her career.

[1][2] In 2012, Freels was selected tenth overall by the Atlanta Beatin the 2012 WPS Draft; however, the league suspended operations before the 2012 season began.

[3][4] In 2013, Freels was selected in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft by Sky Blue FC in the National Women's Soccer League.