# Teen Defender Steals World Cup Spotlight | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-06-30T19:09:01+00:00
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From obscurity to international stardom in just six months, 18-year-old Lucas Herrington stunned the world by anchoring Australia’s defense in a high-stakes World Cup draw against Paraguay — a performance so composed, his captain called him a “Rolls-Royce of a defender.” Trusted by coach Tony Popovic in a must-win moment, Herrington’s blend of maturity, skill, and vision catapulted him from Aussie leagues to MLS and now the global stage. Facing Egypt next, he’s laser-focused: no star player is bigger than the whole team. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d9f0dbce3090bb02

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