Numerous teenagers make their MLS debuts each season.
Some will go on to become favourites for individual honours in the MLS betting markets, while others will establish themselves in a different league.
Ranking Youngest MLS Players in 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | Age, Birthday |
| 1 | Matthew Arana | Houston Dynamo | 15 years (Aug. 28, 2010) |
| 2 | Cavan Sullivan | Philadelphia Union | 16 years (Sept. 28, 2009) |
| 3 | Malik Jakupović | Philadelphia Union | 17 years (June 24, 2009) |
| 4 | Adri Mehmeti | New York Red Bulls | 17 years (April 6, 2009) |
| 5 | Jude Terry | LAFC | 17 years (Oct. 8, 2008) |
| 6 | Andrei Chirilă | FC Cincinnati | 17 years (Aug. 15, 2008) |
| 7 | Antone Bossenberry | Toronto FC | 17 years (Aug. 14, 2008) |
| 8 | Anisse Saidi | San Diego FC | 18 years (June 20, 2008) |
| 9 | Ian James | Sporting Kansas City | 18 years (June 6, 2008) |
| 10 | Matthew Dos Santos | New York Red Bulls | 18 years (June 5, 2008) |
| 11 | Christopher Cupps | Chicago Fire | 18 years (May 26, 2008) |
| 12 | Luca Moisa | Real Salt Lake City | 18 years (April 20, 2008) |
| 13 | Chase Adams | Columbus Crew | 18 years (April 17, 2008) |
| 14 | Cooper Sanchez | Atlanta United | 18 years (March 26, 2008) |
| 15 | Julian Hall | New York Red Bulls | 18 years (March 24, 2008) |
Who Is the Youngest Player in the MLS Right Now?
Matthew Arana is the youngest active MLS player at 15 years old. Arana made his MLS debut in a 2-0 defeat to LAFC on March 1, 2026.
The Houston Dynamo midfielder made his debut for the Mexican Under-16 team on March 31, 2026. He joined Houston’s academy in 2021 after a stint at RISE Soccer Club.
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