In every league around the world, each year brings the unexpected breakthrough of a few new talents. The first three months of the 2022 Major League Soccer season has produced a few interesting players, including the emergence of an American youth international. Nathan Harriel has been dominant for the Philadelphia Union, shutting down opponents since seizing the starting role. The 21-year-old right back is registering key performances and rapidly becoming a potential option for the national team.
Born in Oldsmar, Florida, Harriel played for Clearwater’s Chargers SC and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Team, considered one of the country’s top unaffiliated prospects.