Three high-potential Red Bull New York youngsters made Major League Soccer’s 2026 edition of the “22 Under 22 Class.”
Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall came in second overall on the list, trailing only Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, who finished first in the ranking.
Alongside the Union, the Red Bulls have the most players represented on the list.
Hall’s Value Apparent to Red Bulls, USMNT
The 18-year-old forward’s star has risen quickly during a 2026 MLS campaign where he has scored 11 goals and recorded five assists through 29 regular-season games.
Hall recently scored three goals in his first four appearances for the United States men’s senior national team.
“We’re really proud of Jules,” Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley said earlier this month after Hall returned from national team duty. “I think the best thing that you could say about Jules is he went and showed who he is. You could see it from the first game when he came on the field against helping Peru. He was ready to he was ready to run, he was ready to be aggressive, he was ready to attack space. He was ready to run into the box. He was ready to chase and press. Obviously, it got him a goal. When he got chances in the games after that, he was fearless. We’re really proud of him.”
Mehmeti Has Turned in an Impressive MLS Rookie Season
Fellow Red Bull New York II Academy product and United States international Adri Mehmeti ranks third overall on the list.
Mehmeti has contributed one goal and six assists through 28 appearances in his MLS debut season. The highly regarded 17-year-old midfielder recently earned his first three caps for the USMNT.
“His understanding of the game, his savvy for a young player, is developing in a good way,” Bradley said earlier this season. “We’re working closely with him to try to make sure that his understanding of the nuance of different situations and how he can use his physical qualities, but also use his intelligence, to really help us.”
Donkor Continues Taking Strides Forward
Energetic midfielder Ronald Donkor came in at 12th overall on the list. The 21-year-old has scored two goals and registered nine assists through 27 MLS matches.
“He has a lot of potential, and he can go far,” Red Bull New York captain Emil Forsberg told South Ward Central earlier this season. “It’s important to keep the hard work coming. It’s important to stay humble, work hard and want to do more.”
Donkor recently earned his first call-up to the Ghana national team, though he did not play during September’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.
The 5-foot-8 midfielder has recorded single-season career bests in games played/games started (25), goals (two), assists (eight) and minutes played (2,154).
Red Bull New York will face defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The “22 Under 22” list was voted upon by MLS coaches, general managers, sporting directors, MLS on Apple TV talent and select media.
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