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John Andrew Harkes (born March 8, 1967) is an American soccer coach and former professional player who last coached Greenville Triumph SC. [2]
A midfielder who was perhaps the leading American player of the 1990s, and certainly one of the pioneers in the movement of American players into top European leagues. He played in two World Cups for the United States and was one of the stars of the D.C. United powerhouse in the first years of MLS.
- Plays College Soccer
- Joins English League
- Played in The MLS
- Booted from U.S. Team
- Traded to New England
- Further Information
As a teenager, Harkes played club soccer for Thistle in Kearny, a soccer power. He stood out as a creative midfielder with both offensive and defensive skills. Just as Harkes was graduating from Kearney High School, the North American Soccer League folded, and Harkes had to reconsider his plans. He decided to play college soccer at the University o...
After his impressive showing for the U.S. in World Cupplay, Harkes was loaned to the English Second Division team, Sheffield Wednesday, by the U.S. Soccer Federation in 1990. The team had been in the First Division the previous year, but had dropped to Second Division that season and was looking to move back up. Though he began his stint with Sheff...
When MLS began playing in 1996, Harkes was released by West Ham so he could return to the United States. He played for D.C. United, coached by Arena, and was named captain of both United and the U.S. national team. The amount of games Harkes had been playing began to catch up him. In 1996, he had some injury problems, primarily with his right ankle...
In the spring of 1998, Harkes was dismissed from the U.S. national team as it was preparing for the World Cup. Coach Steve Sampson and Harkes had a personality conflict and differing opinions of the role he should play on the field. The U.S. team flopped in World Cup play in France. Harkes also had changes in his professional soccer life. In 1999, ...
In the summer of 1999, Harkes returned to the States to play for the New England Revolution, who had acquired his rights in a trade with United. While Harkes was again captain of the team, it was also a struggling franchise. However, the team had its best season ever with a 13-13-6 record. Also in 1999, he was asked to be on the U.S. national team ...
Periodicals
Acee, Kevin. "United's Harkes Keeps Going and Going and Going." Daily News,(October 19, 1996): S1. "Forest Look to their Cyberman." The Independent,(February 27, 1999): 29. Gammon, Clive. "Wednesday Wonder." Sports Illustrated,(April 22, 1991): 72. Giesin, Dan. "Soccer Spotlight Again on Harkes." San Francisco Chronicle,(April 5, 1996): C3. Goff, Steven. "Harkes Is Headed to England." Washington Post,(January 26, 1999): D1. Goff, Steven. "Harkes to Join U.S. Team." Washington Post,(July 17, 1...
Other
"John Harkes." United States National Soccer Players Association. http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/players/john_harkes/(January 13, 2003). "MLS-John Harkes Player Profile." Yahoo! Sports. http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/players/3/36(January 13, 2003). "Player Bio—John Harkes." MLSnet.com. http://www.mlsnete.com/bios/john_harkes.html (January 13, 2003). Sketch by A. Petruso
One of the most accomplished American soccer players ever, John Harkes was a fixture in the midfield for the US National Team as captain in the mid 1990s. He led D.C. United to two MLS titles...
United States trailblazer John Harkes remembers the historical importance of the host nation's defeat of fancied Colombia at the 1994 FIFA World Cup™.
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Jun 17, 2024 · John Harkes' journey from ball boy for the Cosmos to captain of the U.S. national team exemplifies the passion and determination that have driven American soccer. His story, along with those of many others, underscores the resilience and potential of the sport in the U.S.
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Aug 26, 2020 · John Harkes, U.S. men’s national team and Derby County midfielder: So before the World Cup, me and my wife visited my parents in Jersey and hers in Northern Virginia for a few days each...
