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“Will Kovac notice?” – X reacts as Mathis Albert becomes USMNT’s youngest ever scorer

The 17-year-old bagged his first international goal against Chile, becoming the youngest in USMNT's history to score.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:28 AM
“Will Kovac notice?” – X reacts as Mathis Albert becomes USMNT’s youngest ever scorer
Key Things to Know
  • Mathis Albert became the USMNT's youngest ever goalscorer after scoring against Chile at 17 years old.
  • Albert broke the previous record held by former Borussia Dortmund attacker Christian Pulisic.
  • The United States defeated Chile 4-2 in a friendly match played in Missouri.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund youngster Mathis Albert became the youngest scorer in USMNT history after scoring in a 4-2 victory over Chile. At 17 years and 131 days old, Albert broke the previous record held by former Dortmund player Christian Pulisic. The attacker scored off an Auston Trusty cut-back in Missouri, prompting strong positive reactions across social media following his historic milestone.

Fans and commentators on X praised Albert's performance alongside fellow prospects, with some supporters questioning whether Dortmund manager Niko Kovac will grant him Bundesliga minutes. The goal followed Albert's senior international debut against Peru on Saturday, where he won a penalty shortly after coming on as a substitute.

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