Barcelona scouts 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington in MLS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Barcelona is reportedly scouting Lucas Herrington, an 18-year-old defender with Colorado Rapids, after his impressive rise in Major League Soccer. Herrington has emerged as a key player, playing every available league minute before the MLS season's pause for the World Cup. Known for his physical presence and technical skills, he has attracted attention from several top European clubs but remains a focus for Barcelona’s youth scouts. As part of the Australian World Cup squad, Herrington's performance could spark further interest from potential suitors.
- •Barcelona scouts are monitoring Lucas Herrington's development closely.
- •Herrington joined Colorado Rapids after progressing through Brisbane Roar's academy.
- •He has been a regular starter, playing all league minutes before the World Cup break.
- •Herrington's skills include aerial dominance and composure in possession.
- •His World Cup performance may lead to increased interest from other clubs.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona scouting 18-year-old Australian wonderkid after rapid rise in MLS
"According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona are closely monitoring the development of Lucas Herrington, the highly-rated Colorado Rapids defender who has emerged as one of the biggest young revelation...
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