# Five rising stars for USMNT roster reveal

> Five MLS teens set to shine in USMNT’s 2030 World Cup prep.
- Title: Five rising stars for USMNT roster reveal · New York Post
- Summary: Five MLS teens set to shine in USMNT’s 2030 World Cup prep. USMNT names five young players including Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Adri Mehmeti, Neil Pierre…
- Keywords: usmnt, cavan sullivan, julian hall, adri mehmeti, neil pierre, mathis albert, mls, 2030 world cup, philadelphia union, red bull new york, borussia dortmund, news
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/five-rising-stars-to-watch-ahead-of-usmnts-roster-reveal
- Published: 2026-09-17T04:24:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: usmnt, cavan sullivan, julian hall, adri mehmeti, neil pierre, mathis albert, mls, 2030 world cup, philadelphia union, red bull new york, borussia dortmund, news
## USMNT’s first camp
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.
## Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan, 16, 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
Julian Hall, 18, 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.
## Adri Mehmeti
Adri Mehmeti, 17, 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
Neil Pierre, 18, 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.
## Mathis Albert
Mathis Albert, 17, 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 Borussia Dortmund.
## Key takeaway

USMNT names five young players including Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Adri Mehmeti, Neil Pierre and Mathis Albert for 2030 World Cup cycle.