German football manager and trailblazer in the Bundesliga
The US-born teens Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti, both 18 or younger, are attracting European interest as Poland weighs a formal approach to cap their international careers. Their MLS form has drawn attention from national federations, with talks flagged by federation president Cezary Kulesza as part of a wider talent push for Poland. The players remain with their MLS club, wigh shifting options likely in the coming months.
SC Freiburg has reached the Europa League final after a season in which Julian Schuster has transformed the team, guiding them to the Istanbul showpiece in the absence of long-time coach Christian Streich. The club’s style has evolved under Schuster while maintaining Freiburg’s core ethos, and a potential final could earn them a historic trophy or a place in the Conference League depending on the result against Aston Villa.