Wilson Israel Harris (born November 28, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Louisville City FC in the USL Championship.
 Wilson Harris playing for Louisville City FC in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wilson Israel Harris | ||
| Date of birth | November 28, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Louisville City | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2015 | Real So Cal | ||
| 2016 | Seattle Sounders FC | ||
| 2016–2017 | Real So Cal | ||
| 2017–2018 | Sporting Kansas City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Sporting Kansas City II | 66 | (25) |
| 2019–2021 | Sporting Kansas City | 9 | (0) |
| 2022– | Louisville City | 124 | (53) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 7, 2024 | |||
Club career
editBorn in Los Angeles, California, Harris began his career in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with Real So Cal in 2011 before having a short stint in the youth academy of Seattle Sounders FC in 2016.[1] He then returned to Real So Cal before joining the Sporting Kansas City youth academy in 2017.[2] On March 13, 2018, it was announced that Harris had committed to playing college soccer with the Louisville Cardinals.[3]
Harris made his senior debut on May 5, 2018, for Sporting Kansas City's reserve side, Swope Park Rangers, in the USL Championship against OKC Energy. He came on as an 81st-minute substitute during 1–0 victory.[4] Harris scored his first professional goal on June 17 against Fresno FC, a consolation goal in the 86th minute of a 4–1 defeat.[5] He would go on to end his first season with Swope Park with 3 goals in 15 appearances.[6] On July 3, 2018, Harris signed a professional contract with Swope Park Rangers, opting out of playing with the Louisville Cardinals.[7]
The next season, Harris scored 12 goals from 25 games for Swope Park Rangers.[8] On May 17, 2019, Harris joined Swope Park's parent club, Sporting Kansas City, on a short-term loan due to injuries in the first team.[9] The next day, Harris appeared on the bench for Sporting Kansas City during a 1–1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, but did not come on as a substitute.[10] On September 21, 2019, Harris scored a brace for Swope Park Rangers against the Charlotte Independence during a 3–0 victory.[11]
In 2020, Harris continued his scoring for the newly named Sporting Kansas City II, scoring 8 goals in 16 matches during a COVID-19 effected season.[12] At the end the season, Harris was named the USL Championship Young Player of the Year.[12]
Sporting Kansas City
editOn October 21, 2020, Harris signed a homegrown player deal with Sporting Kansas City ahead of the 2021 season.[13]
Following the 2021 season, Harris' contract option was declined by Kansas City.[14]
Louisville City FC
editHarris joined USL Championship club Louisville City on February 3, 2022.[15]
International career
editHarris has represented the United States at the under-16, under-18, and under-20 teams.[13]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played April 17, 2024[6]
| Club | Season | League | U.S. Open Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sporting Kansas City II | 2018 | United Soccer League | 15 | 3 | — | 15 | 3 | |
| 2019 | USL Championship | 25 | 12 | — | 25 | 12 | ||
| 2020 | 16 | 8 | — | 16 | 8 | |||
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | — | 10 | 2 | |||
| Total | 66 | 25 | — | 66 | 25 | |||
| Sporting Kansas City | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 9 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Louisville City FC | 2022 | USL Championship | 34 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 17 |
| 2023 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 9 | ||
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | ||
| Total | 70 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 77 | 34 | ||
| Career total | 145 | 56 | 7 | 3 | 152 | 59 | ||
Honors
editIndividual
- USL Championship Young Player of the Year: 2020[16]
- USL Championship Player of the Month: March 2024[16]
References
edit- ^ "Wilson Harris - USSDA". U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
- ^ Smith, Chad C (October 21, 2021). "Sporting KC Signs 20-Year-Old Homegrown Striker Wilson Harris". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Announces Signing of Lamine Conte". Louisville Cardinals. March 13, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "OKC Energy 0-1 Swope Park Rangers". Soccerway.
- ^ "Fresno FC 4-1 Swope Park Rangers". Soccerway.
- ^ a b Wilson Harris at Soccerway
- ^ Kovsan, Sam (July 3, 2018). "Swope Park Rangers sign Sporting KC Academy product Wilson Harris to USL contract". Sporting Kansas City. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Four Thoughts from the Final Swope Park Rangers Game Ever". The Blue Testament. October 16, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Chad C (May 17, 2019). "Sporting KC Sign Wilson Harris on Short-Term Loan". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Sporting Kansas City 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC". Soccerway.
- ^ "Charlotte Independence 0–3 Swope Park Rangers". Soccerway.
- ^ a b Sigal, Jonathan (November 12, 2020). "Sporting Kansas City's Wilson Harris leads MLS-affiliated players in 2020 USL Championship awards". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Bogert, Tom (October 21, 2020). "Sporting Kansas City sign US youth international forward Wilson Harris to Homegrown deal". Major League Soccer. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Roster decision deadline: Sporting KC, FC Dallas, Austin FC announce moves | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ^ "LOUCITY SIGNS EMERGING STAR STRIKER HARRIS". LouCity.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ a b USL Digital (April 11, 2024). "Harris voted USL Championship Player of the Month for March". www.loucity.com. Louisville, KY: Louisville City FC. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.