Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick
Summary
Julian Hall, an 18-year-old forward playing for Red Bull New York, became the youngest player in Major League Soccer (MLS) history to score a hat-trick during a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew. He scored three goals in the game and has scored nine goals in 13 appearances this season.Key Facts
- Julian Hall is 18 years and 50 days old.
- He scored two goals in the first half and one in the second half of the match.
- Hall broke the previous record for youngest MLS hat-trick scorer, held by Ricardo Pepi, who was 18 years and 196 days old in 2021.
- Hall made his MLS debut at age 15 in 2023.
- He has played for the United States at under-15 and under-17 levels but could also play for Poland because of his mother's nationality.
- Red Bull New York is currently sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference.
- Lionel Messi scored two goals and made an assist for Inter Miami in a 5-3 win and remains the highest-paid player in MLS.
- 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored his first MLS goal for Philadelphia Union in a 4-3 loss to Orlando City.
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