Comments on: The Biggest Week of Freddy Adu’s Career

By: Magnakai Haaskivi

Magnakai Haaskivi — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:42:59 +0000

This was the point I was clumsily trying to make. Davies and (possibly) Altidore have the ability to help the teams they play for; whether or not they’re the main focal points, they’re still at least quality squad players. Adu can’t even really claim that at this point; he’s still a prospect, and the window of opportunity where other teams may be interested in trying to develop that talent is slowly shutting.

By: Magnakai Haaskivi

Magnakai Haaskivi — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:37:15 +0000

I agree, but the smaller leagues are likely to either not want to pay the kind of money that Adu would require (again, due to foreign player requirements, not Adu’s personal demands) or to not want to sacrifice a foreign player slot on a guy who’s essentially unproven at the club level. The lower leagues of England could be an option, but I’m not sure he qualifies for a work permit (I think you’d need to play in 75% of your country’s national team games in the last year, which he hasn’t done).

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:13:56 +0000

But Davies has only been on Sochaux’s roster for 3 games, Adu’s been at Benfica forever and never could reach the field. Freddy clearly needs to go somewhere that he’s given an opportunity, because he’s not getting it there.

By: Salt

Salt — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:14:47 +0000

“Charlie Davies has already scored more goals in his three appearances with Sochaux than Adu’s scored for any of the European clubs he’s at.”

Davies had 2 goals at Sochaux, Adu had 2 for Benfica, in fewer minutes as well. If you include non league goals Adu had 5 I believe.

By: Jambo2

Jambo2 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:30:19 +0000

Freddy would be best off playing for some of the smaller leagues – Romania, Netherlands, Belgium come to mind. The major problem is that Benfica spent to much money and they are not going to get it back at this juncture– maybe in two years if they can find the right team Benfica — word to– you try Club Brugges, AA Gent, NAC, VVV, FC Utrecht, Urziceni, Pandurii, or even Dinamo Bucuresti (who can use all the help they can get). He has talent just needs to be playing somewhere and now.

By: Sculptor?!?

Sculptor?!? — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:41:44 +0000

Yep, Freddy Adu. For the average American (barely aware of footy), he’s one of those “Hey, whatever happened to that guy?” Sad. I hope he gets things situated for himself, he really does have talent.

By: Prederick

Prederick — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:16:11 +0000

I wouldn’t say over, the talent is still there, but he’s got to land in a place that’s willing to nurture that talent and allow him to grow (and more importantly, play regularly).

By: MrRedDvil

MrRedDvil — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:31:12 +0000

Another job well done by Don Garber and the Jackass Patrol at MLS. Buy a 14 year old kid, pay him $500,000 a year, hold a press conference in which you tell everybody he’s the chosen one and then bench him. Awesome move Don. Please tell us more lies about MLS’ wonderful track record of developing young players. You Cunt.