Julian Hall is locked in with the U.S. men's national team.
The forward got the starting nod against Haiti on Saturday, Nov. 14, cap-tying him to the USMNT.
Hall was previously eligible for Poland, his mother's birthplace, with the European nation making efforts to recruit him over the past few years.
But after his fifth USMNT cap and first in an official match, the 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward can no longer file a one-time switch to Poland.
Because the Concacaf Nations League is an official senior competition, Hall's appearance against Haiti permanently ties him to the United States under FIFA eligibility rules.
Hall has previously left the door open to represent Poland even after earning his first senior USMNT call-up in September. But
according to U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, the teenager has always been eager to represent the United States.
“I don’t know what he said, but when Julian was with us, he was really excited to play for us, for the badge, for USA,” Pochettino — who is set to join Manchester United after this international window — told media after naming his roster. “That’s what counts. In the end, what’s most important is how he performs, acts and his commitment.”
Hall started his USMNT career with a bang, scoring in each of his first three appearances with the team. He became just the third player in program history to do so, following Alexander Rae and Eddie Johnson.
The forward is coming off a breakout campaign in MLS, scoring 13 league goals in 33 games for the Red Bulls in 2026.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Julian Hall cap-tied to USMNT after Nations League appearance vs Haiti
