(julian hall) Why is this trending now

Julian Hall is trending after a historic start to his senior international career with the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT).

The 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward became just the third player in USMNT historyand the first in over 20 yearsto score a goal in each of his first three international caps. After scoring against Peru on his senior debut and following up with a goal against Chile, he scored again in the marquee rivalry match against Mexico to secure the record.

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His scoring streak, combined with speculation over his international commitment due to dual-citizenship eligibility for Poland, has made him the center of discussion across the soccer world.