The United States Men’s National Team’s annual winter camp tends to produce a player that impresses the coaching staff and raises his profile within the program. This year, Henry Kessler may inhabit the role, having earned praise and helped to maintain a shutout in the 1-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 23-year-old center back recently completed his second season with the New England Revolution, continuing to develop and gain experience in Major League Soccer.
Kessler was born in New York City and began competing for the New York Red Bulls Academy but departed after being told to “not expect playing time.