sentences:  He scored his first professional goal at the age of sixteen with an 83rd minute, 28-yard shot to beat the Columbus Crew 1–0 on September 16, 2006.Exactly one week later, on September 23, 2006, in a 4–3 loss to D.C. United, Altidore scored again.Scoring three times in seven appearances, including a crucial goal against Chicago Fire on September 30, 2006, Altidore became a fan favorite.