From Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Will play with youth team this year. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/lewis-arrives-at-the-bantams-2531449.aspx
Came on in the second half of Bradford City's first reserves fixture. Write up mentions him briefly: "American forward Jon Lewis, who replaced Webb-Foster midway into the second half, and apprentice midfielder Danny Devine also had chances before James claimed City's fifth goal two minutes from the end." Read more at http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/new...reserves-win-2676726.aspx#iK8PLhXpKoPiZHu2.99
Some background -- looks like a RIASA player: Having being spotted at the Orlando experience in March 2014, Jonathan Lewis from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has now been offered a 2-year professional contract with Bradford City FC, following a recommendation to the club by RIASA football Director, Mark Ellis. After being spotted in Orlando Florida last spring, Jonathan Lewis was invited onto the RIASA Summer Experience back in the UK. Jonathan attracted the attention of several clubs on the RIASA summer tour last year when he played for Fulham U21’s as well as York City and Middlesborough U19’s.: http://riasa.org/blog?hid=2335#sthash.nLQgzAfh.dpuf Seems to be this guy: http://ussda.demosphere.com/teams/68797515/47187472-68797603/75874084.html
Headed home. Snip: The football club can confirm that young forward Jon Lewis has now left the Coral Windows Stadium after his Bradford City contract was cancelled by mutual consent. Lewis, 18, signed a two-year professional deal with the Bantams over the summer but he will now return to his native United States of America with immediate effect. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/new...-the-bantams-2740758.aspx#qtkcpcI7JuQ2lUsq.99
He is committed to University of Akron for next fall. .@SoundersAcademy's @nickhinds_11 is now committed to @ZipsMSoc for this fall.— Travis Clark (@travismclark) January 16, 2016 Also joining him is Jon Lewis, a forward from Florida who was previously on a youth deal with League One side Bradford City.— Travis Clark (@travismclark) January 16, 2016
Did not come back to the U.S. for passport issues, evidently: Note on #3 overall #SuperDraft pick Jonathan Lewis: He's a US youth int'l but also eligible to rep Jamaica, England - holds British passport— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) January 13, 2017 But he will be here for a while I guess -- picked #3 by NYCFC.
He's going to be a superstar. He's a fantastic player. 2 goals and 12 assists from the wing for the Zips this season. I expect a big season for him at NYCFC. They will be really fun to watch. Him & Jack Harrison supplying Villa.