Adri Mehmeti's Family Dream: Red Bull New York to USMNT

Meet the future of American soccer: 17-year-old Adri Mehmeti

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As he sits down to talk, a beaming smile spreads across Adri Mehmeti’s face. The 17-year-old is relaxation personified, holding an air of confidence usually limited to veteran athletes who have been there and done it all. But Mehmeti is far from an experienced professional. Instead, he’s at the

Meet Adri Mehmeti, the 17-year-old future star of American soccer

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As he sits down to talk, a beaming smile spreads across Adri Mehmeti’s face. The 17-year-old is relaxation personified, holding an air of confidence usually limited to veteran athletes who have been there and done it all. But Mehmeti is far from an experienced professional. Instead, he’s at the

Adri Mehmeti's family dream: Red Bull New York to USMNT

Red Bull New York midfielder Adri Mehmeti has enjoyed a remarkable rise in 2026, going from aspiring prospect to one of MLS's brightest young talents and a US men's national team debutant. This journey largely stems from a supportive family, especially backyard training sessions with his father at their home