Orlando City's Harvey Sarajian Commits to Armenia National Team

Orlando City’s Harvey Sarajian to play for Armenia National Team

Public Radio of ArmeniaNov 10, 20261 min readOriginal: Public Radio of Armenia

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Harvey Sarajian, a 21-year-old midfielder for MLS club Orlando City, has committed to represent the Armenia national team. The decision came after former Armenia striker Yura Movsisyan, serving as Football Federation of Armenia ambassador in North America, traveled to Orlando to meet with Sarajian and advocate for his recruitment.

Movsisyan highlighted Sarajian's athleticism, technical abilities, and potential, noting his strong performances with Orlando City and the club's reserve squad. Sarajian, whose father and grandfather are Armenian, described the opportunity as deeply personal, stating his Armenian heritage has always been central to his identity. FFA President Armen Melikbekyan welcomed the signing, expressing confidence that Sarajian's MLS experience and professionalism would strengthen the national team's competitive level.

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