Every MLS season, several Homegrown players make the most of their opportunity and see their role vault from the periphery into the limelight.
Last year, that could certainly be applied to Tyler Adams with the New York Red Bulls and Alphonso Davies with the Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as several others.
As the CONCACAF Gold Cup break arrives, here are 10 Homegrowns who are growing in influence with each passing game. These youngsters, if you’re not already paying attention, are worth a check-in.
Brenden Aaronson
Aaronson, back in 2018, made the decision to bypass an Indiana University commitment and sign with the Philadelphia Union.