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Hull City's Lucas Herrington named potential breakout star in MLS

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Hull City's Lucas Herrington named potential breakout star in MLS
Summary

Lucas Herrington of Hull City has been highlighted as a breakout star to watch this season in Major League Soccer. At just 18 years old, Herrington has already made an impact by being named to the MLS All-Stars Team after his first season with the Colorado Rapids. Before joining MLS, he gained experience in Australia's A-League with Brisbane Roar, where he made his senior debut at 17. Herrington was also the youngest starter for Australia at the recent World Cup, despite a penalty miss that contributed to his team’s elimination.

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  • •Herrington is 18 years old and plays as a centre-back.
  • •He played last season for the Colorado Rapids in MLS.
  • •He previously debuted in the A-League with Brisbane Roar.
  • •He was Australia's youngest starter in a World Cup match.
  • •Herrington has shown composure on the ball despite his youth.
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What they're saying
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Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next? BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months. Bournemouth's Veljko Milosavljevic is on the list ...

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Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next? BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months. Manchester United's Shea Lacey is on the list...

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Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next? BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months. Hull City's Lucas Herrington is on the list...

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