Five rising stars to watch ahead of USMNT’s roster reveal

New York Post · collected 2026-09-17 · by Christian Arnold
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The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to announce its roster for an upcoming camp focused on young talent. Among those expected to be included are Cavan Sullivan of Philadelphia Union, who at 16 has scored five goals and seven assists; Julian Hall of Red Bull New York, with nine goals this season under the guidance of former USMNT player Michael Bradley; Adri Mehmeti, also from Red Bull New York, known for his passing skills and five assists; Neil Pierre of Philadelphia Union, a towering defender who stands at 6-foot-5 and has scored four goals since returning from a Danish club; and Mathis Albert from Borussia Dortmund in Germany, a 17-year-old prospect with ties to the U.S. national team program.
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The U.S. men’s national team is preparing for its first camp since the World Cup, focusing on young talent ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycle. Thursday will see the roster reveal featuring several promising players from MLS teams. Among them are Cavan Sullivan (16) and Neil Pierre (18) from the Philadelphia Union. Cavan has been a standout with five goals and seven assists, helping the team win its last 10 matches. Neil, standing at 6-foot-5, returned from a loan to a Danish club in July and has proven his defensive skills, scoring four goals and being valuable on set pieces. Additionally, Julian Hall (18) and Adri Mehmeti (17) from Red Bull New York are also highlighted for their offensive contributions, with Julian leading the team with nine MLS goals and Adri contributing five assists. These young players are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future of U.S. soccer.

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MLS Philadelphia Union U.S. Union the World Cup

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MLS ORG · 2× Philadelphia Union ORG · 2× Union ORG · 2× Cavan Sullivan PERSON · 1× Julian Hall PERSON · 1× New York GPE · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Red Bull ORG · 1× U.S. GPE · 1× the Red Bulls’ ORG · 1×

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Adri Mehmeti, Red Bull New York, 17 Another Red Bulls teenager who burst onto the scene this season amid a youth movement in Harrison, showing off his ability to move the ball that has led to him being credited with five assists. Neil Pierre, Philadelphia Union, 18 The 6-foot-5 teen looms large on the Union defense and has proven what a lockdown defender he can be since returning from a loan with a Danish club in July, along with being incredibly valuable on set pieces and scoring four goals.
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🔮 The U.S. men’s national team’s first camp since the World Cup is expected to feature plenty of young players as the program begins a fresh start heading into the 2030 World Cup cycle.
2026-09-17 · New York Post
Five rising stars to watch ahead of USMNT’s roster reveal · assertive framing

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The U.S. men’s national team’s first camp since the World Cup is expected to feature plenty of young players as the program begins a fresh start heading into the 2030 World Cup cycle. asserted
program → expect → cycle
Here are a few to watch for during Thursday’s roster reveal. asserted
few → watch → reveal
Cavan Sullivan, Philadelphia Union, 16 The teenager has been one of the top players in MLS since the season resumed, recording five goals and seven assists for a Union squad that has not lost in its last 10 matches. Julian Hall, Red Bull New York, 18 The New York City native has been the driving force for the Red Bulls’ offense this season, with his team-leading nine goals in MLS play, while developing his overall game under USMNT great Michael Bradley. asserted
native → resume → Bradley
Adri Mehmeti, Red Bull New York, 17 Another Red Bulls teenager who burst onto the scene this season amid a youth movement in Harrison, showing off his ability to move the ball that has led to him being credited with five assists. Neil Pierre, Philadelphia Union, 18 The 6-foot-5 teen looms large on the Union defense and has proven what a lockdown defender he can be since returning from a loan with a Danish club in July, along with being incredibly valuable on set pieces and scoring four goals. asserted
he → burst → goals
Mathis Albert, Borussia Dortmund, 17 Albert has been a part of the national team program for some time, and could earn his first senior team call-up as he’s become a highly touted prospect for the Bundesliga club. uncertain
he → earn → club
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