The u-20s lost to Italy today 3-1, ending an initially very-promising run at the youth title.  The US played a pretty ugly game.  I don't like Freddy Adu.  For a kid with so much hype, a lot of it self-proclaimed, he did very little this tournament.  His corner kicks were off target every time.  He actually got another chance at a penalty kick today, after missing one last week vs. Argentina.  Today, his attempt was saved by the (very good) Italian keeper.  Luckily for the US, the ref said the keeper moved and someone else (not Adu) put it in on try number 2. 

 

To Men's national team coach Bruce Arena (who is smart and does not need my advice): Forget about giving Adu a trial on the senior national team this summer.  He doesn't deserve it.  Maybe in 4 more years.