We don't need another gyro: Freddy Adu's Greek Tragedy

Or ever.

 

I like how you're already making justifications for something that hasn't happened yet.

 

Giving Adu the chance to compete for the spot behind Henry is not ridiculous. Giving Adu the spot behind Henry would be.

 

Thanks for the info. That's a bummer if he ends up sitting out the last year of his contract without playing against strong competition. I would think it would take him a while to get back to playing at the level he is capable of if he is not facing competitive play.

 

I wasn't saying the spot on the depth chart behind Henry, I meant the position on the field behind Henry.

New York has the player depth for once that they can afford to take a flyer on a high profile guy like Freddy. Not saying they will, just saying.

 

If Freddy has improved since his RSL days, it would be good for American soccer if he's back in MLS. People talk about needing US stars to inspire kids with their play, and black kids in particular. Just to turn kids on to soccer that aren't into it.

Like it or not, Freddy is pretty much the only man for the job, at this point. If he can have an impact on the community in just one city, the future of US soccer is brighter.

 

thats exactly right. And as SFS said, it would be that marketability that is the appeal. Fact is Adu will draw an increase in exposure and seats. Thats why ive never been in favor of him going to one of the more established sides like LA or RBNY and i hope he goes against that. Hopefully its a side like Colorado, New England, Kansas City, Toronto, Chivas USA, Houston...a side that could actually use him/needs the exposure

 

Or he could go back to DC United where they could rebuild around him. Using a system that allows him to have less defensive work.

 

So what does Freddy exactly do all day?

 

No. He has another year on his Benfica contract AFTER this one. His contract runs through 2012. With that said - he's basically on a free now as Benfica would love for anyone to make his salary liabiliity go away

 

when, was he pushed?

- no one push him to make a the move to Benfica
- no one push him to make the loan to Monaco
- no one push him to make the loan to Bele
- no one push him to make the loan to Aris

all the above moves were pushed by him, as far as we know.

 

Watches movies, talks to his boy Michael Essien, watches other people play soccer on TV

 

Freddy.. what excatly do you do here?

 

Well-well look. I already told you: I deal with the god d*mn fans of so the USSF don't have to. I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?

 

And what about all the things that happened before that that led him on this path? Because a 14 year old is capable of making life changing decisions while examining all the consequences, right? The Freddy we see today is a direct result of everything that happened in his early "youth" career with MLS. And he was only 18 when he went to Benfica.

Ok, he's an adult now, and he's responsible for himself. But he's dealing with the aftermath of his early career.

 

Bang on the drum?

 

he's probably one of us....

 

he watches movies and juggles a ball

 

Bang a gong....

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We all like to joke, but anyone who's been left on the shelf at work knows what a pernicious situation it is. Not alone is your employer saying they have no confidence in you, but you have no opportunity to show prospective employers what you can do. The longer it goes on, the less likely you can salvage your dignity, let alone your career.

 

Go to training, pick up the check. Repeat.

But, can't be a great feeling to be isolated from the team. And Aris wanting him to leave means they won't be encouraging him in any manner.

 

How easily people seem to forget, this is a stand-off. Aris wants Adu to take a big pay cut that he and his agent refuse to take. Of course Aris won't be encouraging him in any manner. Both sides have taken a hard line.

 

I wonder if Adu is aware how much this hard line will effect his future dealings with other clubs.