Freddy Adu was subbed out of D.C. United’s playoff game against the Revolution early in the second half. By most accounts around the MLS world, D.C. United played a great game, but they were unable to capitalize on their good play.
The Revolution had one shot on goal all night, coming early in the first, and to the surprise of the 19,000+ in attendance, a score. They themselves produced 18 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of them. Freddy Adu had what looked like the best shot of the night when he poked one towards the upper-left corner and the Rev goalie made an out of his mind stop to prevent the tieing goal.
Then to the surprise of many, after what appeared to be a stellar game for the young Freddy Adu coach Nowak subbed Matias Donnet in the 65th minute for Adu. With Adu out, that changed the pace of the game and the Revolution were able to wind down the clock and come out victorious to move on to the finals.
Although Nowak said he wanted fresh legs in the game and that was the reason for the substitute it came at an unusual time sparking debate over whether the substitution was just a stab at rumors that Freddy Adu might be moving to play in Europe.
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