Red Bulls’ young stars already drawing attention from European national teams
New York Red Bulls teenagers Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti are attracting interest from European national teams due to their family heritage, even as they establish themselves in Major League Soccer. Both players have become key contributors for the Red Bulls and have represented U.S. youth national teams, though they remain uncapped at the senior level. As recruitment efforts intensify, including a visit from Poland's football federation president, the duo could soon face decisions about their international futures.
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Soccer new york red bulls Red Bulls’ young stars already drawing attention from European national teams By Jake Nisse Published April 29, 2026, 9:15 p.m. ET Julian Hall’s mother got a visit this week. The Red Bulls youngster, just 18, has already caught the eye of Poland, his mom’s birth nation. And the president of the country’s football federation is now in recruiting mode. Red Bulls teenage stars Adri Mehmeti (left) and Julian Hall are getting recruiting pitches from European teams for the upcoming World Cup. Getty Images “We were of the same opinion,” Cezary Kulesza captioned a photo on X, in which he held up a custom Poland uniform alongside Hall’s mom.
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