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MLS Quotesheet: Adu meets media for first time as a pro
November 20, 2003
In a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, 14-year-old soccer prodigy Freddy Adu was introduced to the media after agreeing to a multi-year contract with Major League Soccer.
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November 20, 2003

MLS Quotesheet

Phenom Adu, 14, meets the media for first time as a proPhenom Adu, 14, meets the media for first time as a pro

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In a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, 14-year-old soccer prodigy Freddy Adu was introduced to the media after agreeing to a multi-year contract with Major League Soccer.

Guests:

Major League Soccer Forward - Freddy Adu

Major League Soccer Commissioner - Don Garber

Major League Soccer Deputy Commissioner - Ivan Gazidis

Anschutz Entertainment Group Senior Vice President - Kevin Payne

SportsNet - Richard Motzkin

Don Garber Opening Statements:

"It is with enormous pride and excitement that we announce today that Major League Soccer has reached a long-term agreement with young Mr. Freddy Adu, one of the most accomplished young soccer players in the world.

"We are very proud of our track record in nurturing young players who develop their talents on the field, but I speak for all of us at Major League Soccer when I say we're even prouder of our role in developing their capabilities off the field. And I think when you have a chance to chat with Freddy, you will see the type of person he is, not just as a soccer player but as a very bright and talented young man.

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