Liverpool Sign Promising American Winger Noah Dash Allen

The 14-year-old has joined the Reds' academy after impressing on trial.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

Liverpool have completed the signing of 14-year-old American winger Noah Dash Allen from the Colorado Rapids youth academy. Dash Allen has been on trial with the Reds for the past month and has caught the eye, scoring and assisting in academy matches. The highly-rated prospect had also previously spent time training with Manchester City's youth setup.

Why it matters

Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are based in the United States, but the club has struggled to attract top American talent to Anfield over the years. The signing of Dash Allen represents an opportunity for the Reds to develop a young USMNT prospect and potentially have a marketable star from the US in their first team in the future.

The details

Dash Allen is a right-winger who can also play as an attacking midfielder. He is regarded as one of the standout US prospects in his age group, with impressive technical skills. The 14-year-old has joined Liverpool's academy and will look to continue his development with the club.

  • Dash Allen has been on trial with Liverpool for the past month.
  • In September 2024, Dash Allen was previously invited to train with Manchester City's academy.

The players

Noah Dash Allen

A 14-year-old American winger who has joined Liverpool's academy after impressing on trial.

Arne Slot

The current Liverpool manager, who has been less keen on rotating his squad and giving opportunities to young players compared to his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp.

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What’s next

Dash Allen will look to continue his development in Liverpool's academy, with the hope of eventually breaking into the first team in the future.

The takeaway

The signing of Noah Dash Allen represents Liverpool's continued commitment to attracting and developing top young talent, including from the United States, as they aim to uncover the next USMNT star to feature at Anfield.