Freddy Adu: the next Pelé, American soccer savior ... Forgotten

Before Freddy Adu was forgotten, he was expected to be the savior of American soccer. Over the span of Adu’s long career, he set historic milestones, resurrected a dying league, and represented American soccer on the global stage. Yet, his career is viewed as a failure. How does a 14-year-old kid once dubbed as the next Pelé end up being remembered more as a wasted talent who cost himself the opportunity to be America’s greatest soccer player ever? Well, sometimes the lens we’re looking through can be a bit distorted. Written, produced, and edited by Joe Ali Subscribe: Enter the Secret Base: Follow us on Twitter: Check out our full video catalog: Visit our playlists: Explore SB Nation: