The former U.S. national team player is heading back home after exercising his option to leave Finnish side KuPs in order to pursue club opportunities stateside.

Freddy Adu went to the tiny Finnish League in hopes of reviving his career, but after less than half a season with first-division side KuPS, the former U.S. national team star is heading back home.

Sources have confirmed to Goal USA that Adu exercised the option in his contract to leave KuPS this summer and will now pursue club opportunities in the United States.

The 26-year-old midfielder saw his stint with the Finnish club start off in promising fashion, as he started in four straight matches and helped lead the club to a 3-0-1 start. But playing and training on artificial turf took its toll on Adu, who struggled to stay healthy and was more recently limited to appearances with the club's reserve team in an attempt to regain fitness.

The stint in Finland marks the latest in a series of failed moves abroad, including time in Serbia and Brazil that proved unsuccessful for the former U.S. youth national team star.

So what's next for Adu?

Sources tell Goal USA that multiple teams in the North American Soccer League are interested in acquiring him, while a return to MLS for a third stint could also be an option for the former D.C. United, Real Salt Lake and Philadelphia Union playmaker.

Adu is expected to return stateside this month, and he will be available on a free transfer.