Young Player Julian Hall Breaks Soccer Record

May 14, 2026, 09:30
USSports

Introduction

Julian Hall is 18 years old. He plays for Red Bull New York. He is now the youngest player to score three goals in one game in MLS history.

Main Body

On May 13, 2026, Hall scored three goals. His team won 3-2 against the Columbus Crew. He is younger than the old record holder, Ricardo Pepi. Hall started playing professional soccer at 15 years old. He played in only one game in 2023. In 2025, he played in 26 games. He scores many goals now. Hall can play for the USA or Poland. He played for the USA youth teams. He wants to play for the main USA team one day.

Conclusion

Julian Hall has a big record now. He helps his team do well in the league.

Learning

⚡ The 'Age' Logic

In English, we use 'years old' to tell someone's age. Look at these examples from the story:

  • Julian Hall is 18 years old.
  • He started playing... at 15 years old.

Quick Rule: Number + years old → Age

⏳ Then vs. Now

Notice how the words change when Julian was younger compared to today:

Past (Before) →\rightarrow Present (Today)

  • Played (one game) →\rightarrow Plays (for Red Bull)
  • Started →\rightarrow Scores

If it happened in 2023 or 2025, we add -ed to the action (play →\rightarrow played). If it is happening now, we use the simple word (play).

🌍 Choosing Countries

Julian has two options for his team. The text uses the word 'or' to show a choice:

USA or Poland →\rightarrow Pick one.

When you see 'or', it means you cannot have both at the same time.

Vocabulary Learning

play
to do a game or sport
Example:I like to play soccer with my friends.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the match.
goal
a point scored in a game
Example:He scored a goal in the last minute.
record
a written or spoken account of something
Example:She set a new record for the fastest run.
score
to earn points in a game
Example:They will score points if they win.
young
not old; having lived a short time
Example:He is a young player.
old
having lived for many years
Example:The old record was broken.
now
at the present time
Example:He is playing now.
help
to give assistance
Example:She helps her friend with homework.
do
to perform an action
Example:What will you do tomorrow?