Every MLS club's must-watch homegrown player in 2024
One of the most enjoyable storylines each MLS season? Seeing which homegrown players raise their profile.
A highly touted U.S. Youth National Team prospect, Raines continues to establish himself as a key contributor to the Dynamo by making 20 appearances (five starts) last season, while becoming the youngest Dynamo player to complete a full match on Oct. 10 at St. Louis CITY SC. Additionally, the Homegrown Player has joined the U.S. U-20 Men’s Youth National Team in multiple international windows in 2024.
Prior to his MLS debut, Raines was a mainstay in the Dynamo Dos midfield that made their first MLS NEXT Pro playoff run in 2022.
Latest transaction: Signed a multi-year Homegrown Player contract after finalizing a trade to acquire his exclusive Homegrown territory rights from Real Salt Lake.
Dynamo Debut: April 19, 2022, versus Rio Grande Valley FC (U.S. Open Cup).