Around this time last year, Ian Harkes was gearing up for the NCAA tournament with Wake Forest Demon Deacons, a M.A.C. Hermann Trophy front-runner who had interest from D.C. United as well as opportunities in England. In the end, Harkes took the Hermann, and got Wake within a penalty kick shootout of a national title. After spending some time in England sorting out just how good those options across the Atlantic were, he opted to take United’s offer, signing a Homegrown contract to suit up for the same club his father helped get off the ground.
D.C. United season review: Ian Harkes
