Julian Hall, a top USMNT prospect, is attracting interest from Poland's national team after scoring six goals in 10 MLS matches. He holds Polish citizenship through his mother.
Key points
Julian Hall is a top USMNT prospect.
He has scored six goals in 10 MLS matches.
Hall has Polish citizenship through his mother.
He plays for the New York Red Bulls.
Michael Bradley is the head coach of the New York Red Bulls.
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Poland recruiting top USMNT prospect Julian Hall
Julian Hall's red-hot start to the MLS season is earning plenty of attention, including from Poland's national team.
The New York Red Bulls forward has scored six goals in 10 matches so far, leading a youth movement under head coach Michael Bradley.
Hall was born and raised in the U.S. but also has Polish citizenship through his mother. The forward wears his mother's maiden name, Zakrzewski, on the back of his jersey.
The 18-year-old has been called up to Poland's youth national teams but thus far has only represented the United States at the youth international level.
March 22: San Diego FC's Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL played to a 2-2 draw.
March 21: St. Louis City's Simon Becher (11) tackles the ball away from the New England Revolutio'ns Matt Polster at Energizer Park. St. Louis City won the match, 3-1.
Q&A
Why is Poland interested in Julian Hall for their national team?
Poland is interested in Julian Hall due to his impressive performance in the MLS, where he has scored six goals in 10 matches.
What is Julian Hall's connection to Poland?
Julian Hall has Polish citizenship through his mother, which makes him eligible to represent Poland internationally.
How has Julian Hall performed in the MLS this season?
Julian Hall has had a standout season, scoring six goals in just 10 matches for the New York Red Bulls.
Who is the head coach of the New York Red Bulls?
The head coach of the New York Red Bulls is Michael Bradley.
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Cezary Kulesza, Poland's soccer federation president, is trying to change that.
Kulesza traveled to New York this week to meet with Hall's mother, posting a picture on X of the two of them holding up a Poland jersey with "Zakrzewski" on the back.
"I met in New York with Julian Zakrzewski Hall's mom, Ms. Agnieszka," Kulesza said. "It's impressive how she supports her son on his soccer journey.
"We were of the same opinion – that the surname Zakrzewski looks beautiful on a white-and-red jersey."
Hall could be seen as an heir apparent to Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik, forwards who have carried the Polish national team for many years but who are both nearing the end of their international careers.
In 2024, Hall said he was still undecided on his international future.
"Of course, there’s thought going into it now," Hall told amNY. "But playing for whatever country would be an honor for me. Representing any country would be an honor."
