The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) are believed to be chasing Seattle Sounders ace Lamar Neagle.
Reports have suggested that the Republic of Ireland national team have been showing interest in the 27-year old winger since learning that he holds an Irish passport through his grandmother.
Neagle confirmed to MLSsoccer.com that the Irish side were now looking into the possibility of capping the former Montreal Impact attacking midfielder.
"My grandma is from Ireland, and so when I was in college I wasn't going to the combines, I wasn't recruited, so [playing in Ireland] was an option," Neagle said.
"My mom filed for her Irish passport and she filed for me to get mine.
"If they do [give me the opportunity], that's cool. That's awesome. I'd love for the opportunity.
"It'd be a credit to the consistent progress that I've had over the years. A little late for a guy to be getting his first shot at any national team, but it's definitely flattering to hear."
