Honduran Teen Óscar Ávilez Debuts for DC United at 16

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 15, 2026 by Diez

Óscar Ávilez, a 16-year-old striker from Choluteca, started for DC United against the New York Red Bulls in an MLS match, learning of his selection just an hour before kickoff.

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