Agudelo

Agudelo said the flashy plays are part of his game.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

One positive so far is the blossoming relationship between Agudelo and Red Bulls superstar Thierry Henry, who has taken the rookie under his wing.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

Bob Bradley lets you do your thing, work your magic sometimes, take chances, Agudelo said of the U.S. national coach.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

But for now, the Agudelo era in American soccer will have to wait.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

Agudelo said he's been influenced by the differing styles of his two teams, the Red Bulls and the U.S. national team.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

Backe said the advice Henry gives is in part based on some of Agudelo's perceived flaws.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

Coach Bob Bradley, on the Agudelo-Bunbury partnership: They both seem to find good spots in terms of holding on to balls but also coming underneath, and as you work with these young guys in camp you see the potential.

United States, Chile play to 1-1 tie in friendly Steve Goff 2011

He joins an already-loaded Red Bulls attack that features Thierry Henry and 18-year-old sensation Juan Agudelo.

In His Red Bulls Debut, De Rosario Stirs the Drink Kevin Clark 2011

Like Agudelo, Backe said that Henry also overplayed possessions and went for spectacular plays when he was a teenager.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011

Red Bulls manager Hans Backe said Agudelo has progressed—keeping in mind he didn't play in the MLS until last fall's playoffs.

The Golden Boy Sits, Pouts Kevin Clark 2011