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Click to view Tfree's profile Amateur 20 posts since
Jun 12, 2007

Jul 13, 2007 1:21 PM

US Under-20 National Team

Anyone been watching the Under-20 World Cup? I'm extremely impressed with the quality of play that these guys are bringing to the tournament, especially the US team. Freddy Adu is being hailed by just about every "expert" as the player of the tournament so far, and after seeing him play in a few games, I'd have to agree. Seems like just about everyone wrote him off after he didn't live up to the MLS hype a few years back, but we have to remember that the kid is still only 17. It's good to see that he seems to be coming into his own. Hope the US beats Austria on Saturday to advance to the Semi's.
Click to view Trish18's profile Active.com Staff 384 posts since
Jun 5, 2007
1. Jul 23, 2007 9:15 AM in response to: Tfree
Re: US Under-20 National Team
I agree, the quality of play was impressive. I didn't realize it was the under-20 team for a while.

Freddie Adu was indeed playing very well. Even with reminding myself he was 13 when he burst onto the scene, it seems like he should be older than 17 by now...
Click to view Active Sara's profile Active.com Staff 1,018 posts since
Oct 2, 2007
2. Dec 11, 2007 12:02 PM in response to: Trish18
Re: US Under-20 National Team
I wonder how long Freddie Adu will stay with it? Coming in at age 13 can't be easy. I just hope he doesn't get burnt out before he reaches the age of 20.