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Youth players shine as Red Bulls clash with Union in MLS

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Youth players shine as Red Bulls clash with Union in MLS
Summary

The New York Red Bulls face the Philadelphia Union this Saturday in an MLS match featuring five teenagers expected to start. Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall, both key players, are leading their teams this season. Sullivan has scored five goals and assisted two, while Hall has scored nine goals and assisted four, highlighting the impact of young talent in the league. The match occurs against the backdrop of a record number of minutes played by teenagers in MLS this season, with 81 teenagers appearing, reflecting a growing emphasis on youth development within the league.

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  • •Cavan Sullivan scores five goals this season for the Red Bulls.
  • •Julian Hall leads the Red Bulls with nine goals and four assists.
  • •Five teenagers are expected to start for both teams.
  • •MLS is seeing a record number of minutes played by teenagers this season.
  • •This match highlights the strong youth development focus in the league.
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  • 7:06 PMCBS Sports — Julian Hall and Cavan Sullivan lead MLS youth surge ahead of Red Bulls vs. Union clash
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With five teenagers expected to start, Saturday's Red Bulls-Union showdown highlights an MLS season featuring record-breaking minutes and production from youth prospects.

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