John Harkes

Why Is John Harkes Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John Andrew Harkes is an American soccer coach and former professional player who is the head coach of Greenville Triumph SC. A member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League with Sheffield Wednesday, the second American to score at Wembley Stadium, and the first American soccer player to appear in the final of a major English tournament, in the 1991 Football League Cup Final with Sheffield Wednesday. After moving to Major League Soccer in 1996, he won two MLS Cup titles with D.C. United.

Other Resources About John Harkes

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What Schools Are Affiliated With John Harkes?

John Harkes is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Virginia