John Harkes — The Stars and Stripes Pioneer

Before the modern stars, there was John Harkes, the 'Captain for Life.' In the summer heat of 1995, Harkes led a band of American underdogs into the Copa América, defying the giants of South America. With every stride in his star-spangled jersey, he embodied a new era of American soccer. His vision and tenacity paved the way for future generations, proving that the Stars and Stripes belonged on the world’s most prestigious pitches. He was the pulse of a rising soccer nation.