The MLS is becoming a great place for superstars, and great opportunities, where they can show their real potential. There are a lot of players in the league right now who are starting to make a name for themselves. Some are attackers while others are amazing defenders, showing what kind of impact they can have.
The crazy thing is a lot of these players are still in their 20s, which makes them look even more impressive. Playing at a high level could definitely help the player rise, and even become one of the best in all-time soccer.
The MLS has become that league where, if young players become better, they get noticed by other clubs, and leave to go to the Premier League, La Liga, or Bundesliga, and then get noticed by international teams, and make a bigger name for themselves.
Here are three young MLS stars who could have the potential to become superstars in the future.
Three Young MLS Stars With Superstar Potential
3. Peyton Miller, New England Revolution
Peyton Miller is a talented young player whose talent was noticed at a very young age. He has played for the New England Revolution since 2023, and he started in their youth academy at 13 years old.
He signed a contract with the Revolution on June 12, 2023, and he was the youngest player to be signed by a team.
In the 2026 season, Miller scored seven goals scored and four assists. Twice selected to the MLS 22 Under 22 List, ranking seventh in 2025, he was the youngest player on the list both years. Miller is a future star for the Revolution.
Marko Mitrovic was hired by the Revolution in November, 2025. He has been a great coach, and a great coach helping his players develop well. Miller’s talents are speed and athleticism; MLS recorded him reaching 22.51 mph in 2025.
2. Julian Hall, New York Red Bulls
Julian Hall joined the New York Red Bulls academy at age 12 and then later signed a contract with his team in September 2023 at age 15 years old. Hall made his MLS debut in September 2023 at 15 years old against the Chicago Fire. He became the youngest debutant in franchise history and the second youngest in league history.
At 18 years old Hall scored a hat trick making him the youngest player ever to score a hat trick in the MLS. Hall has the potential to be a future superstar, and a huge part of the Red Bulls franchise. Hall has tallied 10 goals and five assists. Hall is known for the explosive speed dribbling ability, and a dangerous attacker on the defender with an open space. He is still growing to become even better. Hall plays as a scorer for the Red Bulls in the forward position.
1. Cavan Sullivan, Philadelphia Union
Cavan Sullivan started his career for Philadelphia Union at 14 years old. On July 17, 2024, He signed a big deal with the Union all the way until 2028, when he was 18 years old. Sullivan agreed to join Manchester City, which plays in the Premier League when he turns 18 years old.
Sullivan won the Golden Ball award in the 2023 season with the Philadelphia Union Club.
Sullivan comes from a soccer family; his brother Quinn Sullivan plays alongside him on the Union. Cavan is only 16 years old and has tallied seven goals and five assists in MLS this season. Sullivan has great speed and acceleration, with great ball control and awesome dribbling that make him a virtual threat, and an exciting, talented young player to watch.
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