Jack Harrison was living the dream of millions of English children, playing for Manchester United’s youth academy, when his mother convinced him to come to America for an education to fall back on in case soccer didn’t pan out. It turns out it may have been the best decision for the teen’s soccer career, as well.
On a star-studded New York City FC roster featuring MLS-leading scorer David Villa and icons Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo, Harrison has been the biggest difference-maker. Lampard called his 19-year-old protégé a “revelation,” as the Rookie-of-the-Year candidate has taken NYCFC’s attack to a new level.