A.J. DeLaGarza sees a lot of potential in Henry Kessler, even comparing him to Omar Gonzalez.
Kessler was a regular during his first season in MLS, playing 22 of 23 games (19 starts). His second year has been a bit different, as he’s split time with Jon Bell. After being Andrew Farrell’s partner for the first four games, Kessler was relegated to the bench for the next five of seven.
The 33-year-old DeLaGarza told Kessler to continue to work hard because his time would come. When Kessler regained his starting spot on a full-time basis, he showed all of the skills that make him a promising prospect.