Julian Hall presses the opposition during the first half of a Red Bull New York match against Charlotte FC. (Photo: Eston Parker/ISI Photos)

One of the bright spots to the start of the 2026 MLS season has been the play of a teen corps of attacking talent.

Several teams have stepped up their commitment to Homegrown players, and the youngsters have delivered in big ways, attracting interest for top teams in Europe.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.