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He quickly established himself as a national team regular and was selected for the 1988 Olympics. That year the U.S. went 1–1–1 and failed to qualify for the second round. Harkes continued to play for the national team as it went through the qualification process for the upcoming World Cup.
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...
He played college soccer at Virginia for Bruce Arena, who later was his coach at D.C. United and the U.S. national team; made his national-team debut in 1987, and by 1990 was a mainstay of the American midfield.
Jan 1, 2003 · John Harkes former footballer from United States Right Midfield last club: Columbus Crew * Mar 8, 1967 in Kearny, New Jersey, United States.
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American soccer player John Harkes was one of the first to play professional soccer in Europe, primarily in the English League. He was also a member of the U.S. national team for many years, and when professional soccer came to the United States in 1996, he played in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Harkes was on the US National team from 1987-2000, earning 90 caps. He played at the 1988 Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup in 1990 and 1994. At the 1995 Copa América he led the US to the semi-finals, and was named co-MVP of the tournament.
Midfielder who played in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups and was one of the stars of the D.C. United team that won MLS championships in three of that league’s first four seasons. Harkes played 90 full internationals for the United States and was chosen as co-MVP of the 1995 Copa America in Uruguay.
