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[|http://flickr.com/photos/dcunited2008/2419408367/] || Freddy Adu || Freddy Adu has been playing soccer his whole life and is amazing at it. This man has impressed the whole world because of his incredible talent. || [] || His talent and goal || Freddy Adu's talent is playing soccer. When he was just a child he played soccer with guys 3 times taller than him. He knew he had a talent and a goal to accomplish in his future career. || [] || Childhood || Adu lived in Rockville, Maryland with all his family. When Adu was twelve he helped the Heights School's varsity soccer team win the Maryland state championship in the fall of 2001. Adu skipped two grades when he was in 7th grade, so then he would qualify for the varsity soccer team. || [] || On the rise || Word spread about this young soccer phenom. Adu was at his best in the soccer field and the U.S. Soccer Federation kept a close eye on him. Freddy's plan was to graduate high school at age 15 and then continue his soccer career. || [] || Signing with the MLS || Freddy Adu was the youngest soccer player to sign with the MLS in over 100 years. Adu was chosen by D.C United as the number one overall pick in the 2004 MLS Superdraft. He was honored to play for his country. || [] || D.C United || In his first season as pro Adu finished the year with five goals and three assits. Adu was critizied by everyone. They said that he was too young to be playing professionally and that he needed to develope physically and mentally. || [] || Real Salt Lake || On December 11, 2006 D.C United trade Adu to Real Salt Lake in exchange for a major allocation. Freddy made his debut for Real Salt Lake in April 7, 2007. After his tournament ended more people became fans of Adu. || [] || Making His Mark || Many people doubted that Adu would become a professional soccer player but they were wrong. He made a huge mark in history by becoming one of the youngest athletes in a professional sport. No one had expect that at such a young age he could accomplish great things. || [] || International Career || Adu has played in the United States for a couple years and has had an impressive career. An invitation was given to Adu that would let him participate in the FIFA World Cup. Howeve he was not able to attend because of his team. Freddy Adu has shown he has a talent to many people and that he is going to keep on doing what he does best. ||
 * Freddy Adu || Everyone has a talent they should live up to and accomplish. || The African Americans were mistreated and considered dumb. The Americans never realized the talent they had and all the things they could accomplish. ||
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2419408367_ec98e5f93d.jpg?v=0 width="249" height="399" caption="Freddy Adu - DCUvsCC-053106-11 by DC United 2008."]]
 * [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/57665246_476f598ce2.jpg?v=0 width="450" height="299" caption="Soccer Ball by jbelluch."]]
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3269783801_070b238b44.jpg?v=0 width="350" height="236" caption="Freddy Adu playing U-11 soccer, Potomac Tournament, 1998 by lreed7649."]]
 * [[image:http://njmg.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/20/freddy_adu_benfica_4_the_associated.jpg width="343" height="460"]]
 * [[image:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2158146671_819070a4fb.jpg?v=0 width="450" height="340" caption="2007 - The Year Reviewed - "]]
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2794131673_dd2756431b.jpg?v=0 width="450" height="297" caption="D.C. United Team Picture by DC United 2008."]]
 * [[image:http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1107/935590261_2a142c0ddc.jpg?v=0 caption="Freddy Adu Sets up for a P.K. by millertime213."]]
 * [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/320982661_c67c320121.jpg?v=0 caption="Adu with team by rslfutbolfan."]]
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2532715614_867c1b6bea.jpg?v=0 caption="USA v England Football @ Wembley by DoYouMindTheGap."]]
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