Julian Hall, Red Bulls look to continue fast start vs. Revs

New York's 17-year-old star powers team to season-opening win over Orlando City

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The New York Red Bulls and their young star Julian Hall will look to build on their season-opening win over Orlando City when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday. Hall, 17, scored both goals in the Red Bulls' 2-1 victory, becoming just the fifth player in league history to record a multi-goal match before age 18. New head coach Michael Bradley praised Hall's talent and potential, saying the team will continue to push the young forward to take the next step in his development.

Why it matters

The Red Bulls' fast start with their teenage phenom could set the tone for their season, as they look to build on last year's performance and make a push for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Revolution will be eager to bounce back from their season-opening 4-1 loss to Nashville SC.

The details

Hall's brace in the season opener was an impressive feat, as the 17-year-old became just the fifth player in MLS history to record multiple goals in a match before turning 18. New head coach Michael Bradley, making his MLS debut, was pleased with Hall's performance and said the team will continue to push the young forward to reach new heights. The Red Bulls and Revolution split their two-match season series last year, with each team winning at home.

  • The Red Bulls defeated Orlando City 2-1 in their season opener on February 25, 2026.
  • The Red Bulls will host the New England Revolution in their home opener on February 29, 2026.

The players

Julian Hall

A 17-year-old forward for the New York Red Bulls who scored both goals in the team's season-opening win over Orlando City.

Michael Bradley

The new head coach of the New York Red Bulls, making his MLS debut after a successful career with the U.S. men's national team.

Sam Surridge

A forward for the New England Revolution who scored two early goals in the team's 4-1 loss to Nashville SC in their season opener.

Leo Campana

A forward for the New England Revolution who scored the team's lone goal in their season-opening loss.

Mamadou Fofana

A defender for the New England Revolution who missed the start of the season while obtaining his green card but has since returned to practice.

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What they’re saying

“Julian is a really talented young player. I think people sometimes -- it's easy to forget how young he still is because he's been a professional for a few years, but he has really big qualities and we've got to keep pushing him so that he can take the next step.”

— Michael Bradley, Head Coach, New York Red Bulls (statenews.net)

“Now it's about, how do we just build the mentality in the group that ... if an adverse situation happens, it's just about the next action. You move on immediately and it's the next action, it's finding the intensity and the togetherness and moving together as a group and dealing with it. Because getting punched in the face, it's your choice how you deal with it.”

— Michael Morris, Assistant Coach, New England Revolution (statenews.net)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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