Freddy Adu

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Freddy Adu

• A soccer prodigy

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About Freddy Adu

• Is 14 years old
• Born in Ghana, Africa
• Immigrated to U.S. at age 8
• Came with his mom, dad, and brother
• Became a U.S. citizen in March of 2003

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Adus Soccer History

• Potomac Cougars of Maryland (under 14 team)
• European soccer giant, Inter Milan, offered him
  750,000 contract at age 12
• U.S. Soccer Federation Youth Residency at the IMG
  Academy in Florida

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More of Adus Soccer History

• Among 20 selected for the U-17 squad in 2003
• FIFA World Youth Championship team

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Sponsorship at age 13

• 1 million Nike Deal confirmed on May 27, 2003

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Major League Soccer

• MLS offered him 4 year contract
• D.C United - team he will play for
• Youngest to sign with ML Sport since 1887

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Freddys Favorites

• T.V. Show The Simpsons
• School Subject U.S. History
• Soccer Player Zinedine Zidane

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Quotes on Freddy

• Savior of American Soccer
• -www.wantingseed.com
• He has remarkable speed, vision, and ball
  skills.
• -www.kidzworld.com

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More Quotes on Freddy

• Has the potential to be the 1st American Soccer
  Icon.
• He has left opponents breathless and coaches
  speechless.
• -sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Sources

• http//www.wantingseed.com/
• http//sportsillustrated.cnn.com/
• http//www.kidzworld.com/
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