D.C. United announced this morning that they have officially signed Ian Harkes to a homegrown player contract. The Wake Forest senior would have been a top three pick in this year’s MLS SuperDraft, and is a a player who will challenge for starting minutes on day one.
Ben Olsen, D.C. United’s head coach, had this to say about the young midfielder:
I’ve known Ian nearly his entire life and have watched him develop into one of the nation’s best young talents. He has all the tools to succeed at the next level and I look forward to being a part of his pro career.