Red Bulls forward Julian Hall has been named to the U.S. men's national team squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti, a move that could see him officially cap-tied to the USMNT. FIFA regulations stipulate that if Hall appears in one of these official competition matches, he will be committed to playing for the United States internationally.
Hall, who is also eligible to play for Poland through his mother, had previously expressed openness to representing his Polish heritage. However, U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino stated that Hall appeared enthusiastic about playing for the United States during his prior call-up. "When Julian was with us, he was really excited to play for us, for the badge, for USA," Pochettino said during a media call following the roster announcement. "That’s what counts."
The 18-year-old earned his first senior team call-up in the September/October international window, participating in four friendly matches where he scored three goals and provided an assist. Hall acknowledged in a September interview with The Post that his international future was not yet solidified, stating, "I appreciate the opportunity and I’m going to do as much as I can to make an impact, but I’m definitely still open to my Polish side."
Under FIFA rules for players under 21, cap-tying requires participation in more than three senior-level games, including at least one in an official competition. The Nations League matches, scheduled for November 14 in Miami and November 17 in Cincinnati, fall under this category. If Hall were to represent Poland, he would need to file a one-time international switch with FIFA after his participation in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with the U.S. youth national team.
Pochettino added that Hall "fully deserves" his current call-up, highlighting his strong performances. Hall has also been a standout player for his club, the New York Red Bulls, scoring 16 goals and recording four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions in the 2026 season, despite the team missing the MLS playoffs.