Philadelphia Union
One year after joining the Union, Freddy Adu looks like a disappointment as a designated player. But is it too early to give up on him? PSP makes the case for why Adu was a good signing, why he’s fallen short of expectations, and why Michael Farfan, John Hackworth and Adu himself are the keys to Adu’s future with Philadelphia.
The Union and Jorge Perlaza have agreed to part ways.
The Union needed all three points on Friday night. A conservative approach and sloppy execution kept them from achieving their goal.
The Union played Real Salt Lake to a 0-0 draw on Friday night in a cagey match that failed to deliver offensive excitement on either end.
Though both teams are winless in August, the Union need three points much more than Real Salt Lake. John Hackworth came out and said what everybody already knew: This game is a must-win.
A professional at age 14, Freddy Adu has always been told he’s special. And when he has the ball he wants to do special things. However, the age of the lone dribbler is over. Can Adu adjust to the modern game, or has it already passed him by?