Adu's Reputation Takes A Dive
(Goal.com) - Freddy Adu believes MLS officials prejudge him as a "diver."
D.C. United starlet Freddy Adu spoke out in frustration about what he believes is unfair treatment from MLS officials.
"I swear, I think that — and it sucks — but I think that my reputation with the referees in this league is that I’m a diver," Adu said to the Washington Examiner after United's 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution on Saturday.
"Whenever anybody fouls me and I go down, they’re not going to call the foul."
Adu, 17, is subject of much physical attention from opposing defenses because of his ability to create a bit of magic with his feet. Against New England, Adu was clearly fouled twice in the penalty area but never received a call from the referee.
The youngster has not always been the most honest player, though. On his senior team debut for the U.S. national team, Adu received a yellow card for taking a clear dive in the box against Canada.
However, United's most recognizable player insists he has been trying to clean up his act saying, "I told the other guys, from now on I’m going to try 125 percent never to go down because I feel like unless it’s something real serious, the refs are never going to call a foul for me."
Regardless, United manager Peter Nowak shares the opinion of his young charge that the referees are treating him unfairly.
"I think, being fair to him, he didn’t get too many calls this year," Nowak told the Examiner. "We’re talking about protecting players, different players, and you can see this kid doesn’t get any fair calls."
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Comments
He isnt very good anyway he might as well just stay on the ground
Posted by: Victor | October 10, 2006 02:26 AM
Whoever says he's not very good looks stupid. He has developed this season into a creative spark. He would be desired as a starter for most clubs in the world. He would be desired for a futer prospects for the top teams in the world.
Posted by: DUFC | October 11, 2006 07:44 PM
No way hes not at that level yet. no way hes ready for europe
Posted by: J | October 12, 2006 01:33 AM
Adu is certainly progressing, and to say he isn't very good is silly. You don't garner the attention he has at such a young age from the European clubs that have come calling for him without having a lot of potential. That said, it's equally misguided to say he would be a starter on most clubs in the world. J is right, he's just not at that level yet. If he makes the move to Europe next year, his development will accelerate and I think he will become a quality player, but he won't cross the pond and jump right into a starting role for any big club. He'll have to work his way into the starting 11 over time.
Posted by: Heath Young | October 12, 2006 11:40 AM
adu sucks
Posted by: dude | November 3, 2006 07:16 AM
Finally! This is just what I was looinkg for.
Posted by: Chianna | November 29, 2011 08:14 AM