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Freddy Adu's time with the Philadelphia Union will define the rest of his soccer career

Photo by James Clark

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After playing for the U.S. men's national team in a 0-0 friendly against Argentina at the old Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. in June 2008, Freddy Adu spent time meeting and greeting fans in the tunnel. Adu showed a lot of class and personality that night.

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New Philadelphia Union signing Freddy Adu gets a pat on the back from manager Peter Nowak during his unveiling at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Friday. Adu is scheduled to make his debut for the Union tonight against FC Dallas.

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New Philadelphia Union signing Freddy Adu, left, and Union manager Peter Nowak meet the media at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Friday. Adu will wear the No. 11 shirt for Philly.

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Freddy Adu participates in his first training session with the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Friday. Th Union host FC Dallas at 8 p.m. today.

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Freddy Adu celebrates a goal against Maritimo while playing for Portuguese giants Benfica at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon in October 2007. Adu has bounced around Europe for the last few years, and now returns to MLS with Philadelphia.

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