John Harkes (born March 8, 1967 in Kearny, New Jersey) is a former American soccer player and currently an assistant coach with Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup finals and won two MLS Cup titles with D.C. United, and was the first American footballer to appear in the final of a major English tournament. Wikipedia
Harkes became the first American ever to play in England's Wembley Stadium when he helped Sheffield Wednesday capture the League Cup title over Manchester United in 1991. www.soccerhall.org/famers/John_Harkes.htm
Harkes called in for Confederations Cup. Readers have little sympathy for Harkes literary feeling of entitlement. www.soccertimes.com/usteams/roster/men/harkes.htm
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That season, Harkes became the second American (after Bill Regan, Romford 1948-49) to play at Wembley Stadium when Sheffield Wednesday reached the 1991 League Cup final. www.lagalaxy.tv/john_harkes.htm
