The 20-year-old, who joined Benfica over the summer after spending time with Varzim SC in Portugal’s second division, reportedly impressed Benfica’s staff enough while playing with the club’s second team to train with the first team over the international break.
Manager Rui Vitoria then saw fit to give him a shot with the first team in live action.
While a run-out in cup action doesn’t mean the Texan has made it just yet, it’s a promising sign that the club is willing to give him a chance at the top level.
