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Teen Star Herrington Joins Australia for World Cup
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- May 31, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Teen sensation Lucas Herrington, just 18 and Colorado Rapids’ breakout star, has earned a surprise World Cup call-up for Australia — the only teenager and Rapids player on the 26-man squad. After dominating MLS with every minute on the pitch, including a goal and multiple Team of the Week honors, Herrington’s rise from Brisbane Roar’s Young Player of the Year to international spotlight is nothing short of meteoric. His blend of defense, passing, and dribbling makes him a rare gem. Australia kicks off their World Cup campaign against Turkey on June 13th, aiming to break their group-stage drought — and Herrington could be the key to their success. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f1007f4ff45ac4