Overview
- Julian Hall, 18, recorded a hat trick Wednesday to lead the New York Red Bulls past the Columbus Crew 3-2 in Harrison, N.J., becoming the youngest player in MLS history to do so.
- He scored in the 7th and 40th minutes from Cade Cowell crosses and sealed the result late by pouncing on a loose ball after a corner was cleared off the line.
- The performance lifts Hall to nine league goals this season after entering 2026 with three career goals across the prior three years.
- MLS named Hall Player of the Matchday for Matchday 13 in recognition of his record-setting display.
- Hall is eligible for the United States or Poland, and reports describe active Polish recruitment as he continues to emerge after U.S. youth caps.