Behind the Player - 15 Year Old Homegrown Signing Julian Hall

Julian Hall is an attacker for the New York Red Bulls. He was awarded the MVP accolade at the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs, clinched the U-15 Concacaf Championship with the United States, and recently, at the age of just 15, signed a professional contract. This achievement positioned him as the second-youngest player to ever sign a professional contract for the club. We had the opportunity to connect with this emerging star as he provided insights into his upbringing in New York City, the factors that propelled him to his current position, and his aspirations for the future.

We had the privilege of spending a day with him as he showed us his upbringing and what shaped him into the player he is today. He took us on a tour of New York City, visiting the neighborhoods where he grew up, the fields where he used to train, and the hurdles he had to overcome to become a young professional.

Mind Matters: The Critical Role of Mental Health in Soccer

Onrise offers mental health support provided by retired athletes who are supervised by licensed clinicians. This approach addresses the challenges of a shortage of providers, mental health stigma, and cost, all while fostering an environment in which athletes can have confidence. Each Onrise clinician undergoes extensive training and has access to our in-house support team to ensure that best practices are maintained and that the required care is provided to achieve the desired outcomes for athletes.

The Youngest Pro in History Has Joined Mexico

13-year-old Da’Vian Kimbrough, the youngest signing in the history of sports, has been called up to the U-16 Mexico National Team squad for their upcoming camp.

This comes in the same week that Da’Vian was featured on the bench for the USL Championship side, Sacramento Republic. He is the only player born in 2010 in the U-16 squad for this camp.

Kimbrough scored 27 goals in 31 matches during the 2021 season for Republic’s Under-13 squad when he was just 11 years old. He was also awarded the MVP of the U13 Cup Basseveld with the New York Red Bulls.