Red Bull Duo Joins USMNT Roster

US Men's National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino named two young Red Bull New York players to the 25-man roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals. Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti will join the squad for matches against Haiti scheduled for November 14 and 17. Both players earned their spots after strong performances during the September and October international windows.

Hall, an 18-year-old from Manhattan, made an immediate impact in his debut window. He scored three goals and provided one assist in his first four appearances. This performance made him the youngest player in international soccer history to score in each of his first three games since Pelé in 1957. In his first full season with Red Bull New York, Hall recorded 13 goals and five assists in 32 matches. His 13 goals are tied for the most by a teenager in a single Major League Soccer season.

The selection of Hall is viewed as a strategic move by the USMNT. Poland is actively pursuing the player, who is eligible to represent them through his mother. Pochettino noted that playing in a major tournament helps secure Hall's commitment to the United States. The coach stated that Hall is fully deserved for the roster after his recent form. Pochettino added that while he did not hear details of Hall's comments about Poland, the player appeared excited to represent the US during his time with the team.

Mehmeti, a 17-year-old from Staten Island, also received a call-up. He made his senior debut on September 26 in a 4-1 victory over Peru. At 17 years and 173 days old, he became the fifth-youngest midfielder to debut for the national team. In the current MLS season, Mehmeti has appeared in 31 matches for Red Bull New York. He has recorded one goal and nine assists in those games.

Mehmeti has established himself as a regular starter in the league. He is the second-youngest player in MLS history to reach at least 2,500 minutes of play in a single season. His consistent availability and contribution on the field were factors in his selection for the national team roster.

The roster decisions reflect a focus on youth development within the USMNT program. Both Hall and Mehmeti have demonstrated high statistical output in their respective club seasons. Their inclusion provides the coaching staff with depth as they prepare for the two-legged series against Haiti.

The next step for both players is to integrate into the senior group for the upcoming matches. The USMNT will face Haiti in a home and away fixture format. The results of these games will determine the team's advancement in the CONCACAF Nations League.