Andres Reyes looks set to make his Colombia debut.Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports John Tolkin and Andrés Reyes were two of the New York players to earn international selections this week It’s January, so you know what to expect. Gray skies, crowded gyms, and MLS preseasons being mildly disrupted by international call-ups. The New York Red Bulls have emerged as one of the bigger honorees/victims in the national team squad lists being released this week. After news earlier this week that injury-plagued youngster Wikelman Carmona would be joining up with the Venezuela under-20s, the Red Bulls ..read more

Fabio Gomes is on his way to Portugal. | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Fabio Gomes heads to Portugal, Zlatko Junuzovic finally makes his way to New York, and Gonzalo Veron is still lawyered up in this week’s links Welcome to the New York Red Bulls Paper Revue presented by Once a Metro. Trite opinion, but I miss the days when actors refused to do American commercials, and I’m not talking about acting in Marvel movies! There needs to be a mystique involved with film that allows for immersion and suspension of disbelief. Could you imagine if John Candy was shilling M&Ms? I’m sure the co ..read more

Peter Stroud heads to the same Montclair stomping grounds where his older brother made his name. | Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports Former academy midfielder signs after stints with West Ham United and Duke program The New York Red Bulls transfer wheel is increasing in RPM, with perhaps the most interesting development yet being the long-expected signing of 20-year-old Duke University midfielder Peter Stroud to a Homegrown contract as confirmed on Saturday. While it’s expected he will initially carry the moniker of “Jared Stroud’s younger brother” in Red Bulls circles, the two-time ACC Midfie ..read more

Dante Vanzeir watch is officially on. | Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/BSR Agency/Getty Images Belgian forward targeted by Red Bulls is quite the character on and off the pitch The big rumor of the winter transfer window has hit airwaves and wifi routers. As confirmed stateside by Tom Bogert on Monday afternoon, the New York Red Bulls are pursuing Dante Vanzeir of Union Saint-Gilloise. The Belgium international forward (one cap) has scored 42 league goals across the domestic first and second divisions over the last three years, and may take some jingle-jangling to pry loose. At least, that’s what was ..read more

John Tolkin keeps everyone guessing on and off the field. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Left back is the center of attention as always MLS silly season is in full swing, with several clubs already making big swings in the market in a renewed attempt at a Cup run. Incoming business for the New York Red Bulls has been customarily slow, expected to pick up soon with links to foreign strikers and family friends. But one major question mark lingers around fan favorite left back John Tolkin, with sources confirming more tangible links for a move abroad that had been pract ..read more

Aaron Long’s legacy illuminates many of the triumphs and failures of recent Red Bulls history. | Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images Center back leaves massive legacy after improbable Red Bulls career In an outcome that was fairly predictable to anybody who had been following the story, Aaron Long officially left the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday to sign a free agent deal with Los Angeles FC. Once A Metro chief editor Ben Cork is offering up a couple or three things to think about as he examines Long’s legacy in New York and what his departure means for the club moving forward. Minutes ..read more

This is the face Gonzalo Veron makes whenever he sees CA Independiente freely conducting business. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The science says John Tolkin is the best young left back in the world, Omar Sowe turns right back around to Iceland, and Gonzalo Veron wants his money in this week’s links Welcome to the New York Red Bulls Paper Revue presented by Once a Metro. When I searched for the 1954 Italian film Women and Soldiers (Donne e Soldati) on Google, I noticed that the actor Joe Pantoliano is listed as the top member of the cast. Now, despite being born in ..read more

The soccer world just can’t quit Andreas Ivan. | Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images Andreas Ivan hits the field for Schalke, we read the guarana leaves in the Brazilian transfer market, and the Hans Backe worldwide media tour continues in this week’s links Welcome to the Red Bulls Paper Revue presented by Once a Metro. “I read 100 books a year!” Oh, yeah, do ya? I’m sure you really took the time to meditate on the words or read anything of real substance. Why don’t you explain to me the themes, subtext, and character development of the 33rd, 57th, and 84th books you read last year be ..read more

Eric and Steve break down which dates on the calendar to set aside next year The 2023 MLS schedule is finally out, and for those who love the New York Red Bulls and love to travel it’s time to start planning trips. The Red Bulls start the season on the road against Orlando and end it on the road vs Nashville. With the new Apple TV deal almost every away game is played on a Saturday — outside of four on wednesday and a Philly away day on Labor Day weekend. This makes traveling even easier with the ability to leave Friday after work and be home in time for work on Monday. Additionally the leagu ..read more

The next three players to take their shot in Montclair were selected on Wednesday night. | Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports A Manhattan finance bro, a new fullback named Ethan, and a guy who scored against Juventus take the professional plunge So the 2023 MLS SuperDraft is in the books…and it is the 2023 SuperDraft, right? Even though it’s in December 2022? Is this like how EA Sports always confusingly titled their games a year in advance in the 90s? Anyway, the New York Red Bulls and the rest of MLS opened their presents early on Wednesday night as they Zoom conferenced their way through the ..read more