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- Leaving the MLS proved to be the turning point After missing out on a dream move to Old Trafford, things would only get worse for the player. Instead, a series of bad moves saw him leave DC United for Real Salt Lake and then Benfica. He then opted to join Monaco on loan, a decision hedescribed as the worst mistake of his career.
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Apr 3, 2024 · In January 2004, Freddy Adu was picked first overall in the MLS SuperDraft. Everyone else was much older. Out of the first 10 picks, Freddy was the only player who hadn't played in college.
Although briefly a starter, Adu was relegated to a substitute when D.C. United acquired central midfielder Christian Gómez mid-season, and it was in this role that he appeared in United's MLS Cup victory. He played in three of four playoff games for D.C. United, assisting one goal during that time.
Dec 10, 2022 · At the age of 13, he signed a $1 million sponsorship contract with Nike and eight months later, at the age of 14, Freddy became the MLS’ highest-paid player. It was a deal that made him a ...
- Jack Kenmare
Jan 28, 2016 · Adu didn’t pull any punches when discussing the past few years of his career, which saw him leave MLS for a second time and bounce around leagues in Brazil, Finland and Serbia.
- Ives Galarcep
Jan 25, 2021 · Ten years ago this summer, the Union shocked American soccer by bringing former teenage phenom Freddy Adu back to MLS. While his time in Philadelphia is just a small part of his career (which is still ongoing at age 31), it was brought back to prominence recently by a documentary podcast created by former longtime Sports Illustrated soccer ...
Jun 18, 2019 · After playing for 14 different teams between making his professional debut as a 14-year-old with D.C. United in 2004 and his most recent side, the USL Championship's Las Vegas Lights last year, Adu...
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