Last year it was Tyler Adams and Alphonso Davies, two teenagers who turned potential into consistent, high-quality production and earned big moves to German clubs. Before that, Jack Harrison put up a 10-goal, six-assist season and was rewarded with a multi-million-dollar transfer to Manchester City. With every passing year, it seems, the opportunities grow for young players in MLS to break into their teams and have a breakout season.



Not only are MLS academies producing more top prospects than ever before, but European sides have never been so eager to scour North America for new talent. With this in mind, here are the 10 players aged 20 and younger whose performances in 2019 could spring them to stardom.



10. Mark McKenzie, Philadelphia Union



Much of the attention has been heaped on Union center back Auston Trusty, but McKenzie may end up surpassing his partner at the heart of the Union’s defense. Both were called up to the USMNT’s January camp,...