Harvey Sarajian, a 21-year-old footballer with Orlando City in Major League Soccer (MLS), has decided to represent Armenia’s national team, the Football Federation of Armenia announced.
Former Armenia striker Yura Movsisyan, who serves as the federation’s ambassador in North America, played a key role in securing the player’s commitment.
Movsisyan said he had followed Sarajian’s performances for some time and recommended him to federation president Armen Melikbekyan and national team coach Yeghishe Melikyan. After receiving their support, he traveled to Orlando to meet the player personally.
According to Movsisyan, Sarajian’s speed, physical attributes and technical ability could strengthen Armenia’s attacking options.
Sarajian, whose father and grandfather are Armenian, said representing Armenia was an opportunity to reconnect with his heritage and make his family proud.
Born and raised in the United States, the footballer described his meeting with Movsisyan as inspiring and expressed hope of contributing to the national team’s development.
Federation president Melikbekyan also welcomed the decision, saying Sarajian’s experience in American football would bring additional competition and creativity to the squad.
