Kane weighs future NFL kicking and possible MLS move

Harry Kane said Wednesday that he may seriously explore becoming an NFL placekicker later in his career and has considered whether a future move to Major League Soccer could allow him to play in both leagues. The England captain stressed that these remain possibilities, not a settled plan, and that his immediate priority is to continue playing soccer for as long as he can. Kane told reporters the decision would depend on how his career develops over the next five or six years, as well as his motivation and what he wants to do. If he pursued the NFL, he said, he would take the attempt seriously and spend six months to a year practicing beforehand. No tryout, offer or NFL contract has been reported. He pointed to the pressure and technique involved in taking soccer penalties as relevant to placekicking, while cautioning that elite sports can look easier on television than they are. His comments describe a possible transition, not evidence that he has begun training or that he has demonstrated NFL-level kicking ability. Kane also raised the prospect of joining an MLS club later in his playing career.