Why wasn't freddy adu playing in the us vs spain game?

Discussion in 'Youth & HS Soccer' started by Alej, Aug 21, 2003.

  1. Alej

    Alej New Member

    Nov 11, 2002
    South Orange, NJ
    I tuned in fully expecting to see him play, but he didn't. What happened?
     
  2. SueB

    SueB New Member

    Mar 23, 1999
    Waterbury, VT
    There is a separate board for the youth national teams, but rather than move this over, I'll just answer it. Adu came on as a sub. The reason he didn't start is he has two yellow cards from the first two games. If/when he gets a third, he will be suspended for the next game. Although the Spain game was important in determining our quarterfinal opponent, it was not worth taking the risk of losing him for the next game because we were already through. Obviously, he'll play in the next round. Tune in Sunday.
     
  3. Alej

    Alej New Member

    Nov 11, 2002
    South Orange, NJ

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