Full Breakdown
Jack Harrison Joins New England Revolution as Designated Player
7/26/2026, 1:42:29 PM
Core Transfer Details
On July 25, 2026, the New England Revolution completed the acquisition of English winger Jack Harrison from Leeds United FC. The 29-year-old will occupy a Designated Player roster spot and is signed through the 2029-30 MLS season, pending receipt of his P-1 visa and international transfer certificate.
Background & Context
Harrison began his professional career in MLS after being selected first overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC. He spent two seasons in New England, then moved to Europe, where he featured for Manchester City’s loan affiliates Middlesbrough and Leeds United, later joining Everton on loan and a six-month spell with Fiorentina in Serie A.
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Harrison moved to Massachusetts at age 14 to attend the Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts, before playing one collegiate season at Wake Forest. His early American experience and prior MLS success have been cited as factors in his decision to return.
Data & Statistics
- Career totals (club announcement): 54 goals and 50 assists in more than 375 appearances across Leeds United, Everton, Middlesbrough, Fiorentina, and New York City FC.
- European record (league sources): 40 goals and 40 assists in 318 matches spanning Premier League, Championship, and Serie A clubs.
- Leeds United tenure: 219 total appearances with 66 goal involvements; 181 Premier League appearances contributing 45 goal involvements. He played every match in Leeds’ 2019-20 Championship title-winning season and logged eight goals and eight assists in the 2020-21 Premier League campaign that secured the club’s survival.
- MLS impact to date: 14 goals and 10 assists in 61 appearances for New York City FC, including four playoff goals. The Revolution entered the 2026 season fourth in the Eastern Conference with 26 points after 15 matches, having scored 22 goals.
Official Statements & Responses
The club’s public introduction highlighted Harrison’s local ties, noting his high-school accolades and the warm reception he received from the Gillette Stadium crowd ahead of the season-opening match against Atlanta United.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Harrison’s cumulative career statistics. The Revolution’s announcement lists 54 goals and 50 assists across 375+ games, while league-wide reporting records 40 goals and 40 assists in 318 matches. Both figures are attributed to official club communications and league data respectively, but no definitive reconciliation has been provided. Additionally, while the Revolution’s roster update confirms the Designated Player status, the exact timing of visa approval remains pending, leaving the final registration date unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Jack Harrison fills an important need for the Revolution as we aim to bolster our attack,” — Revolution General Manager
- “As I considered my options, the decision to return to MLS and join the Revolution was the one that was most aligned with me. It ticked a lot of boxes that I was looking for,” — Jack Harrison
