New York City FC winger Jonathan Lewis might be struggling for minutes, but a string of injuries has opened the door for the highly touted rookie.
And even if he won’t admit it, Lewis is relishing the opportunity.
“I hope so,” Lewis said, laughing, before NYCFC take on Orlando City (4-0-1, 12 points) on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. “I’ll be ready. Whatever [coach Patrick Vieira] wants to give me, I’ll be ready.”
Lewis, 19, didn’t start playing soccer until the fourth grade. He played basketball and football before his family moved to Jamaica. Upon their return to the U.