Jonathan Lewis (soccer)


Jonathan Jeremy Lewis is an American soccer player who plays as a winger or forward for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids.

Early and personal life

Lewis was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but grew up in Plantation, Florida and attended South Plantation High School.
His mother is from London. He is also of Jamaican descent.

Club career

After playing in the United States with the Chicago Fire academy, Plantation FC, and Kendall SC, and in England with the RIASA Academy, Lewis signed a two-year professional contract with Bradford City in July 2015. He had also trained with a number of other English clubs.
He signed on loan for Farsley Celtic in September 2015, making his debut for them the next day.
After two appearances for Farsley Celtic, one in the league and one in the FA Trophy, Lewis left Bradford City in October 2015 by mutual consent, citing homesickness.
Upon returning to the United States, he played college soccer with the Akron Zips, winning the 2016 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year award.
In January 2017, he was drafted by New York City FC. Lewis made his professional debut on March 18, 2017, appearing as a 79th-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw with Montreal Impact.
In September 2018 he moved on loan to Louisville City FC.
In May 2019, Lewis was traded to Colorado Rapids.

International career

He is a member of the United States under-20 national team, and was invited to a training camp run by the Jamaican senior team.
Lewis won the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship with United States U20, scoring a goal and assisting another in a 4–1 group stage win against Saint Kitts and Nevis U20.
He made his senior international debut for the United States on January 27, 2019, in a 3-0 friendly win against Panama.

Playing style

He has been compared to Nahki Wells, who also signed for Bradford City after playing with RIASA.

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