A match-deciding brace and a goal from an MLS debutant highlighted another banner week for the league's up-and-comers.

Here's who made the cut for our latest Young Players of the Matchday selections from Matchday 28.

Darren Yapi Forward · Colorado Rapids

Yapi had already taken a step forward in 2025, then built on that with his best performance yet in Sunday's 2-1 upset of Minnesota United at Allianz Field.

Colorado 's 20-year-old homegrown forward netted his first career brace, with his 70th-minute strike giving him six goals for the season and standing as the game-winner.

Snyder Brunell Midfielder · Seattle Sounders FC

With an injury to João Paulo opening up his path to the first team, Brunell showed why he's among the top prospects emerging out of Seattle '

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