Harvey could be an authority on the progression of soccer in this state. People in his home country are passionate for the sport, and Americans don’t even come close to that type of zealousness.

But while the popularity of the sport has increased over the decades, it may still be a while before this state lands a professional soccer team.

“I don’t know if we’re ready to support an MLS team,” Harvey said. “Maybe in the next 10 years it would work. Maybe we could have a (United Soccer League) team, which is second tier. Maybe test the waters with that. But I do like how soccer has progressed over the years.”