Can a debut be any sweeter than a first cap and first goal?
Red Bull New York homegrown forward Julian Hall turned his USMNT debut into a celebration, striking in the 4-1 friendly triumph over Peru at Orlando City’s Inter.co Stadium.
After the hosts led 2-1, Hall surged into the back post and met Sebastian Berhalter’s cross, hammering home ten minutes after entering for fellow rookie Justin Ellis.
The first international goal for Julian Hall on a sensational ball from Sebastian Berhalter! #USMNT x @VW pic.twitter.com/AENNdDz2Rs
— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) September 26, 2026
The first international goal for Julian Hall on a sensational ball from Sebastian Berhalter! #USMNT x @VW pic.twitter.com/AENNdDz2Rs
Standout campaign – what will Hall achieve next?
Hall’s breakout 2026 season hit a new milestone; the 18‑year‑old logged a team‑best 15 goal contributions (10 goals, 5 assists), earning his first MLS All‑Star nod before flashing his talent on the national stage – for my money, he’s a future star.
He wasn’t done scoring; Hall set up Berhalter’s long‑range strike in the 90th minute to seal the 4-1 victory.
Hall joined fellow debutant Justin Ellis as one of two newcomers to find the net, after the Orlando City product opened the scoring early with a header from a Gio Reyna cross.