It's a lot of hype to put on a 17-year-old who's still growing into his 6-foot-5 frame. But the club that developed Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty believes it has another special player in its ranks.

Though fans might be upset to see him move within MLS, Houston offered more money than any European team did. The Union are also about to sign a new midfielder, 23-year-old Serbian Jovan Lukić.