In Mathias Jorgensen, the New York Red Bulls might have a future star in the making. There is a very good chance, however, that the teenage forward could begin to contribute this year as well.



Jorgensen isn’t just any run of the mill acquisition by the Red Bulls; The fact that the club paid a $2 million transfer fee for the player foreshadows an immediate role could be in the cards. Jorgensen, at just 18 years old, is the likely heir apparent on this team for Bradley Wright-Phillips when the English forward finally hangs up his cleats (he turns 34 at the start of this season). However, the young Dane also has the makings of a player who can immediately step in and help a team that has the CONCACAF Champions League at the end of the month but is eyeing finally lifting MLS Cup at year’s end.



At first blush, that may seem like a ridiculous statement. After all, Jorgensen doesn’t have a resume that is long or particularly storied. He has just three goals...