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Mathis Albert (17) bagged a goal and an assist for Borussia Dortmund U21s last night.🤯⚽️🅰️

Albert’s two goal involvements helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League International Cup.🏆

At the end of last season, Albert made his Bundesliga debut against SC Freiburg. He has also impressed for the first team throughout pre-season.✅

A big season ahead for Albert.🙌✨

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In the space of just three days last week, Cavan Sullivan went from being sent off against Inter Miami to scoring against Austin FC.😳⚽️

Cavan’s red card was rescinded on August 21st, clearing him to play against Austin FC.✅

Just 18 minutes into that game, Cavan picked up his 12th goal involvement of the season. His goal was enough for Philadelphia Union to secure a point.✨

What a season he is having.😮‍💨👏

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Here is Mathis Albert’s goal for Borussia Dortmund U21s against Fulham this evening.👀⚽️

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16 year-old Hector Cruz trained with Minnesota United’s first-team yesterday.👀✅

The young midfielder made his professional debut for Minnesota United 2 earlier this year and is highly regarded at the club.🌟

Hector Cruz - remember the name.⏳

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15 year-old goalkeeper Zach Lapierre made his professional debut for New England Revolution II last week, breaking multiple records in the process.🤯🧤

Lapierre started against Inter Miami CF II in an MLS Next Pro fixture.✅

This made Lapierre the first 2011-born goalkeeper to start a game in MLS Next Pro and the youngest goalkeeper to both play and start for New England Revolution II.📈

Zach Lapierre - remember the name.👀⏳

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15 year-old Ryder Robertson has completed a move to Portland Timbers.🤩✍️

Ryder was previously at FC Dallas ECNL for 4 years - where he featured as a winger and an attacking midfielder.✅

Portland Timbers decided to sign Ryder following a one-week trial earlier this month.✨

This season, Ryder will be joining Portland Timbers’ U16 age group.🔜

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New England Revolution have signed 15 year-old forward Reid Sawyer.👀✍️

Sawyer was at Arlington for the past year and a half.✅

Following a successful one-week trial, he was offered a spot on NER’s U16 age group this season.✨

What a move for him.🤩👏

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New York Red Bulls have signed U14 midfielder Lucas Allen from New York Soccer Club.👀✍️

The 13 year-old midfielder was at NYSC for the past 4 years. He’ll join RBNY’s U14 age group this season.✅

Another top addition to New York Red Bulls’ academy.🙌

Lucas Allen - remember the name.🤩👏

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16 year-old Dustin Church has completed a move to DC United from New York Red Bulls.👀🧤

Dustin was at RBNY for the last two years. Following a successful trial with DC United in pre-season, he was offered a spot in the U18s squad for this season.✅

Last season, Dustin kept three clean sheets at MLS NEXT Flex. In the first game of the tournament, he saved two penalties in the penalty shootout.✨

A great signing from DC United.🤩👏

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15 year-old winger Fabrizio Santos trained with DC United’s first-team today.🤯✅

Fabrizio has been in DC United’s academy for the past 3 years. Today was the first time he had the opportunity to train with the senior players.👏

Training with an MLS first-team at 15 is crazy… goes to show how highly he’s rated at DC United.🤩

Fabrizio Santos - remember the name.👀⏳

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Following a successful trial, New York City FC have signed U14 winger Essien Kankam.👀✍️

Essien has joined NYCFC from New York Soccer Club, where he spent the past 4 years.✅

From February to April, Essien had a trial with NYCFC, where he impressed enough to earn himself a spot in their academy this season.🙌

Another top addition to NYCFC’s academy.🤩👏

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At just 18 years and 274 days old, Ervin Torres has scored his first MLS goal for Austin FC.🤯☄️

Ervin becomes the first Austin player to score for the academy, second team and first team.🤝🌳

Torres started the game and played the full 90 minutes, scoring the equaliser in the 57th minute.✅

What a moment for Ervin.🤩👏

🎥/ @AustinFC

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Following a successful trial, 16 year-old midfielder Lukas Marichal has signed for Austin FC.😯✍️

Marichal was at Weston FC for the past three years and will now join Austin’s U18 age group.✅

Yet another Weston FC player heading to an MLS academy.💪

A great signing for Austin FC as well.🤩👏

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Atlanta United U15s beat Arsenal 4-0 at Hale End yesterday.🤯⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Atlanta United U15s are over in England for the Merseyside International Cup and are also having opportunities to play in friendlies against academies such as Arsenal’s.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Some great experiences for everyone involved. We wish Atlanta United U15s the best of luck for the tournament - which kicks off tomorrow.🙌✨

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At just 18 years and 120 days old, Chase Adams became Columbus Crew’s youngest ever MLS goalscorer in his first start for the club last night.😳⚽️

Adams started against Charlotte FC and scored right before half-time.✅

What a moment for Chase and his family.🤩👏

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17 year-old forward O’Neal Taylor Jr has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Columbus Crew 2.👀✅

Taylor Jr. joined Columbus Crew’s academy in 2025 and he scored 10 goals with six assists in 22 appearances in his first season.🎯

He made his Crew 2 debut in the March 8 season opener at Red Bull New York II.🌟

His first start came a few weeks later at Chattanooga FC, and he scored his first MLS NEXT Pro goal on April 11th in the 3-1 win over CT United FC.📈

What a moment for him and his family.👏✨

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15 year-old midfielder Geronimo Sola has completed a move to Columbus Crew.👀✍️

The young midfielder was at Weston FC for one season and will now head to Columbus Crew following his successful trial earlier this year.✅

This season, Geronimo will join Columbus Crew’s U15 age group.🔜

Geronimo plays as a CAM and is also from Argentina.🇦🇷

A great addition to Columbus Crew’s academy.👏✨

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16 year-old forward El Hadji Samb made his first-team debut for New York City FC last night.🤯✅

El Hadji came on in the second half against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup.🏆

Across the 11 MLS Next Pro fixtures El Hadji has featured in this season, he has registered 6 goal contributions.⚽️🅰️

What a talent NYCFC have got on their hands.👀👏

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16-year-old winger Kaeden McDowell scored the winning penalty on his professional debut last night.🤯⚽️

Kaeden came on in the second half of a 2-2 draw between Huntsville City and Crown Legacy for his first MLS Next Pro appearance.✅

In the shootout, Kaeden was able to convert the decisive penalty.🎯

What a moment for him.🤩👏

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15 year-old defender Carson Lane has completed a move to Minnesota United.👀✍️

The young centre-back was previously at RSL Arizona for 1 year. He’ll now join Minnesota United’s U16 age group this season.✅

This follows a successful one-week trial that Carson attended earlier this year.🌟

What a move for him.👏