Julian Hall eyes USMNT call-up as his Red Bulls star rises
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Julian Hall, an 18-year-old player for the New York Red Bulls, is making waves with nine goals and four assists in his current MLS season. Having previously played for U.S. youth national teams, he is in consideration for a senior national team call-up during the upcoming September/October international break. Hall expressed his lifelong passion for soccer, recounting how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped his dedication to the sport. He hopes to fulfill a childhood dream of representing the U.S. on the international stage.
- •Hall scored a hat-trick early in the 2026 season.
- •He has become the second-youngest player to debut for the Red Bulls.
- •His development was influenced by playing in New York during the pandemic.
- •Hall is under consideration for the U.S. national team for upcoming matches.
- •His performance aligns with shifts in national team strategy post-2026 World Cup.
- 11:11 PMESPN Soccer — Red Bulls teen Hall undecided on USMNT future despite 1st call-up
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — 'I just want to kick a ball': NY Red Bulls phenom Julian Hall grounded by love of soccer as USMNT decision nears
"New York Red Bulls teenage forward Julian Hall said the decision on his international allegiance was still "not solidified," despite earning a first call-up to the U.S. men's national team on Thursday.
"The Sporting News sat down with New York Red Bulls 18-year-old Julian Hall about growing up playing soccer in New York City, his national team prospects, and his genuine love for the game.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 17, 2026, 11:11 PMRed Bulls teen Hall undecided on USMNT future despite 1st call-up
New York Red Bulls teenage forward Julian Hall said the decision on his international allegiance was still "not solidified," despite earning a first call-up to the U.S. men's national team on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 8:00 PM'I just want to kick a ball': NY Red Bulls phenom Julian Hall grounded by love of soccer as USMNT decision nears
The Sporting News sat down with New York Red Bulls 18-year-old Julian Hall about growing up playing soccer in New York City, his national team prospects, and his genuine love for the game.
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