How Francis Jacobs, 14, his family and his new club are working to ensure he's not the 'next Freddy Adu'
Any player who turns pro at an early age inevitably gets compared to Freddy Adu. What makes Orange County's Francis Jacobs, 14, so different?
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0-1-0, 4th in USL Championship
Adieu, Adu! Jacobs youngest to sign U.S. deal
USL Championship side Orange County SC has signed 14-year-old Francis Jacobs to a multiyear professional contract, both parties have told ESPN FC.
Honda training with Orange County SC
Japan international Keisuke Honda has been training with Orange County SC during preseason.
2020 USL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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| Reno 1868 FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Sacramento Republic FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacoma Defiance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| Portland Timbers 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
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