U.S. U-20 team are tightly contested, with Jamieson vying for playing time with the likes of Amando Moreno, Zach Pfeffer, Andrija Novakovich, Tommy Thompson, Paul Arriola, Ben Spencer, and even full U.S. international Rubio Rubin.

“The team specializes in the depth we have,” Jamieson explained. “In so many positions we have so many guys that can step up and do the job just as well as the guy before him. You have so many guys that are very versatile with players who can play lots of different positions. That is a huge plus.”

Jamieson is in many ways the byproduct of many Major League Soccer initiatives for youth player development. After playing with top youth clubs in Southern California, he joined academies of two MLS teams—first Chivas USA and theneven good for players that aren’t super young who aren’t getting minutes with the first team.”

As most are aware, the Galaxy will be a team entering into a transitional phase next season following the retirement of Landon Donovan. The squad itself boasts a solid group of players in their prime but there is an aging core of attacking players—including league MVP Robbie Keane, Rob Friend, and Alan Gordon.

In 2014, Jamieson made two substitute appearances with the Galaxy's senior team and even notched an assist in his 23 total minutes. Next year, he is aiming to play an important role on a team that is most known for its high-priced veterans.

Ahead of the MLS Cup final, Jamieson was given a decision to either attend a fitness camp in Florida