Jonathan Lewis can’t extend a hand to shake. It’s soaked in sweat, with a tinge of blood.
A little earlier during a scrimmage drill in training, Lewis, a 21-year-old forward for New York City FC, got his foot to the ball in front of the net. His shot sailed past goal. Momentum taking control, Lewis flew into a swan dive, skidding past the end line. He slammed his hands on the ground and let out an expletive.
Lewis is full of potential, beaming with energy, his ambition open. Those who spend time around him say Lewis exudes self-confidence.