#155 What is a ‘wonderkid’ in soccer? - Listen - Soccer 101

#155 What is a ‘wonderkid’ in soccer?

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Graham and Taylor discuss everyone's favorite hype-train-generator: the wonderkid! Why is there such fascination with these players? What are the pitfalls of being one? Who are some of the most memorable wonderkids in soccer history, and which ones actually came good? That and much more… including the mention of the name Freddy Adu.

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