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The Verdict: Michael Bradley’s Baby Bulls are stealing the early MLS spotlight

Red Bulls ride early MLS surge with three teens contributing to goals in Week 1, led by Julian Hall’s standout play.
Mehmeti, only 16, has already assisted on Hall’s goals in both of the season’s first two weeks.
Bradley, 38, leads Red Bulls as a young coach with a strong academy emphasis, following a rapid rise to the top job.
The club’s strategy centers on academy development and homegrown talent rather than high-priced signings.
The first two MLS weeks show a potential ‘changing of the guard’ for the club under Bradley.
Bradley’s background includes coaching at Stabaek and a family pedigree with Bob Bradley, strengthening his credibility with the team.
Hall’s late- february goal secured a 1-0 win at home over New England, contributing to the team’s early success.
The club’s expectations imply continued development and next-step progression for the young players this season.
MLS watchers view the Red Bulls’ youth-driven start as a potential long-term advantage for the league’s identity.
The first-team experience and press interactions helped establish the teenagers’ growing reputations within MLS.
The Athletic’s anonymous MLS executive survey singled out Mehmeti as a potential breakout player in 2026.

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