The New York Red Bulls weekend of matches against Chicago Fire FC, in both Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT Pro, ended with injuries and red cards. In summary, a forward was alluded to have a significant leg injury ahead of Saturday. Then, against the Fire, a midfielder looked to have a serious ankle injury. Finally, on Sunday, a young forward capped off a historic performance with a non-contact injury. Ahead of Saturday’s match, Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg held up RBNY homegrown attacker Serge Ngoma’s jersey during the team’s pre-game photo. The act was in support of the forward, who was ..read more

While the 2024 Major League Soccer season is still young, the New York Red Bulls sit atop the table. That comes after four wins and two draws through seven games, including last weekend’s win over defending Supporter’s Shield champs FC Cincinnati. While a lot of talk has been on new signing Emil Forsberg, both good and bad, and the returning Lewis Morgan, it has been a team effort. And one consistent member of that team is forward Dante Vanzeir. In the five games he’s played, all being starts, Vanzeir has looked great playing as either the main striker or a supporting hitter. In fact, at the t ..read more

Lewis Morgan fights for the ball against Inter Miami defender Serhiy Kryvtsov during their team’s match on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey (Credit: AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) Saturday’s game at Red Bull Arena was the type of win that catalyzes a team’s season. On a soggy afternoon, Lewis Morgan and Dante Vazeir combined for greatness in the New York Red Bulls’ 4-0 win. Their opponent, Inter Miami CF, initially thought to be the star of the day, never looked complete.   Both teams came into Saturday missing players. New York was missing seven playe ..read more

New York Red Bulls II hosted the Hudson Valley Hammers in the First Round of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup at Montclair State University on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (Credit: Michael Battista) A decade after playing its first U.S. Open Cup match, New York Red Bulls II finally won a match in the United States national championship. The MLS Next Pro side defeated amateurs Hudson Valley Hammers, 5-1, on Wednesday night at Montclair State University. The team advances to next month’s second round and awaits a draw later this week. Goals came from Dylan Sullivan, Mohammed Sofo, Aidan Jarvis, Malick Dembel ..read more

New York Red Bulls’ midfielder Emil Forsberg battles an FC Dallas player at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, March 9, 2024 (Credit: Associated Press) The New York Red Bulls overcame a soggy pitch and heavy rain in Saturday’s home opener. In front of 19,000 fans at Red Bull Arena, New York beat FC Dallas, 2-1. Goals from Emil Forsberg and Lewis Morgan allowed the team to keep its fast start to 2024 going. Forsberg, who scored his first goal as a member of RBNY in the first half, thanked the fans for their support. “First of all a big thanks for the fans who came out, amazing,” said Forsberg. “It wa ..read more

New York Red Bulls’ midfielder Emil Forsberg during an exhibition match against Florida Gulf Coast at IMG Academy on January 20, 2024 (CREDIT: Will Vragovic / New York Red Bulls) On Sunday, the New York Red Bulls opened its season and star signing Emil Forsberg made his Major League Soccer debut. While the game against Nashville ended in a scoreless draw the Swedish national team player had multiple looks on goal in his first game. A week prior during RBNY Media Day, the midfielder spoke with members of the media about the upcoming season. New York Sports Nation, specifically Red Bulls Nation ..read more

New York Red Bulls’ midfielder Peter Stroud trains during the team’s 2024 preseason (Credit: New York Red Bulls) Ahead of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, the New York Red Bulls welcomed media back to Harrison on Tuesday for Media Day. The event allowed credentialed media a chance to speak with players ahead of the team’s first game this Sunday in Nashville. New York Sports Nation, specifically Red Bulls Nation, was invited to take part. Below is a transcript of the conversation had with RBNY midfielder Peter Stroud. The Chester Township, NJ native is entering is second season in Major Lea ..read more

New York Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz (left), striker Emil Forsberg (center), and head of sport Jochen Schneider (right) pose together during Friday’s introductory press conference (Credit: New York Red Bulls) In Between preseason stops on each coast, the New York Red Bulls returned to Harrison on Friday for a special press conference. After weather delays, the team officially introduced new head coach Sandro Schwarz and forward Emil Forsberg to the press and fans. The two were joined by RBNY head of sport Jochen Schneider on stage in front of press and Red Members.   Schwarz’s Red ..read more

BRADENTON, FL – January 24 Exhibition match between the New York Red Bulls and the New England Revolution at IMG Academy on January 24, 2024. (Will Vragovic / New York Red Bulls) The New York Red Bulls’ preseason is still in the early stages. The team, having only gotten to Florida within the last two weeks, is still getting rust off following the offseason. Two scrimmages have seen RBNY win by a combined score of 9-0 New head coach Sandro Schwarz was positive following Wednesday’s win at IMG Academy. “We were a team. As a team, we were very good today: in our communication, in our principles ..read more

The new head coach of the New York Red Bulls; Sandro Schwarz. With promises of major changes this offseason the New York Red Bulls announced its new head coach on Thursday morning. Sandro Schwarz will be the 20th head coach in team history going into the 2024 season. In the announcement, Red Bulls Head of Sport Jochen Schneider spoke highly of the former player. “We are very pleased to welcome Sandro [Schwarz] to the club,” said Head of Sport Jochen Schneider. “Sandro is a great leader that fits our culture and his head coaching experience in Europe fits with what we are trying to accomplish ..read more