New York Red Bulls II

New York Red Bulls II
Nickname(s)Baby Bulls
Dos Toros
FoundedJanuary 21, 2015; 9 years ago (January 21, 2015)[1]
StadiumMSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Capacity5,000
OwnerRed Bull GmbH
Sporting DirectorDenis Hamlett
Head coachIbrahim Sekagya
LeagueMLS Next Pro
202411th, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Did not qualify
Websitehttps://newyorkredbulls.com/2
Current season

New York Red Bulls II is an American professional soccer team based in Montclair, New Jersey. They are the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls and play in MLS Next Pro, the third tier in the American soccer pyramid.

History

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Red Bull New York II were founded on January 21, 2015, when the New York Red Bulls acquired the rights to start a USL club. Red Bulls II competes in the second tier of American soccer and serves as a reserve side for the first team as well as a developmental stage for young prospects and academy players. The club follows in the footsteps of many MLS clubs who created USL sides to help promote youth development throughout the nation.[2]

It was announced on March 2, 2015, that former MetroStars and Red Bulls player, John Wolyniec would be the club's new head coach. Wolyniec previously served as an assistant coach to the senior team and the academy. Former Red Bulls defender, Ibrahim Sekagya will also serve on his coaching staff.[3]

On March 19, 2015, the soccer club announced the signing of their first-ever player, and former academy standout, Tyler Adams.[4] Following their first signing, the club's first roster consisted of senior team players who were loaned down, draft picks, academy players and local trialists.[5] A week later, on March 28, the club played in their inaugural match, drawing 0–0 against the Rochester Rhinos.[6] Senior team loanee, Anatole Abang scored the club's first ever goal in a 4–1 victory against Toronto FC II, marking the first victory in club history.[7]

New York Red Bulls II celebrating their USL Cup victory on October 23, 2016

A New York Red Bulls team composed mostly of NYRB II players defeated Chelsea F.C. in a friendly on July 22, 2015.[8]

After spending the majority of the 2015 and 2016 season playing at Red Bull Arena, the club announced on May 10, 2016, that their new home field would be at Montclair State University's MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field starting in 2017.[9]

The club won their first ever trophy[10] on September 7, 2016, claiming the Regular Season Title (the equivalent of the Supporters' Shield) 4–1 victory at Harrisburg City Islanders.[11] On October 23, Red Bulls II won their first USL Cup after a 5–1 victory against Swope Park Rangers at Red Bull Arena.[12]

For the abbreviated 2020 USL Championship season, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Red Bulls II are playing home matches at Red Bull Arena with no fans in attendance.[13]

On February 7, 2022, the club appointed Gary Lewis as new head coach.[14]

MLS Next Pro

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MLS announced that it would be one of the new eight teams to join MLS Next Pro in 2023.[15]

Club culture

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Supporters

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The team-recognized, fan organized supporters group of Red Bulls II is The Rampage, founded by members of the New York Red Bulls supporters club Viking Army.[16]

Team records

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Overall records

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As of October 27, 2024
Season USL Championship Play-offs U.S. Open Cup Top Scorer
P W L D GF GA Pts Position Player Goals
2015 28 12 10 6 46 45 42 4th (East) Conference Semifinals 2R Cameroon Marius Obekop 6
2016 30 21 3 6 61 21 69 1st (East)* Champions Not eligible
(MLS Reserve Team) 		United States Brandon Allen 21
2017 32 13 14 5 57 60 44 7th (East) Conference Finals United States Stefano Bonomo 13
2018 34 13 8 13 71 59 52 5th (East) Conference Finals El Salvador Amando Moreno
United States Brian White 		10
2019 34 17 11 6 74 51 57 6th (East) Conference Quarterfinals United States Jared Stroud 15
2020 16 5 11 0 30 37 15 14th (East)
3rd (Group F) 		Did not qualify The Gambia Omar Sowe 7
2021 32 7 18 7 42 67 28 14th (East)
7th (Atlantic) 		Did not qualify The Gambia Omar Sowe 8
2022 34 3 25 6 24 76 15 14th (East) Did not qualify United States Jordan Adebayo-Smith 7
Season MLS Next Pro Play-offs U.S. Open Cup Top Scorer
P W L D GF GA Pts Position Player Goals
2023 28 14 6 8 53 36 51 4th (East) Conference Semifinals Not eligible
(MLS Reserve Team) 		Uganda Ibrahim Kasule 15
2024 28 10 6 12 56 61 40 11th (East) Did not qualify 2R United States Roald Mitchell 8

* Regular season title winners

  • As of the 2016 season, MLS reserve sides are not allowed to compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Head coach record

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As of February 7, 2022
  • Includes USL Regular season, USL Play-offs and U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup
Name Nationality From To P W L D Win%
John Wolyniec  United States February 14, 2015 December 10, 2021 188 90 62 36 047.87
Gary Lewis  England February 7, 2022 July 2, 2022 17 1 13 3 005.88
Ibrahim Sekagya  Uganda July 2, 2022 present 14 2 3 9 014.29

Player honors

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Year Pos Player Country Honor(s)
2016 FW Brandon Allen United States United States All-League First Team
USL Cup MVP
USL Rookie of the Year
DF Aaron Long United States United States USL Defender of the Year
All-League First Team
2017 MF Vincent Bezecourt France France All-League Second Team
2019 MF Jared Stroud United States United States All-League First Team
2023 MF Ibrahim Kasule Uganda Uganda MLS Next Pro Best XI

Players

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Roster

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As of July 28, 2023[17]
No. Pos. Player Nation
1 GK AJ Marcucci ([A])  United States
4 DF Andrés Reyes ([A])  Colombia
16 FW Julian Hall ([A])  United States
19 MF Wikelman Carmona ([A])  Venezuela
20 DF Juan José Mina ([A])  Colombia
21 GK Aidan Stokes ([A])  United States
23 DF Aidan O'Connor ([A])  United States
24 DF Curtis Ofori ([A])  United States
27 DF Davi Alexandre ([A])  United States
33 FW Roald Mitchell ([A])  United States
34 DF Juan Gutierrez  Colombia
35 GK Dallas Odle  United States
37 FW Mohammed Sofo  Ghana
42 DF Omar Valencia ([A])  Panama
44 DF Aiden Jarvis  Antigua and Barbuda
45 DF Copeland Berkley ([B])  United States
46 MF Dylan Sullivan  United States
48 MF Ronald Donkor ([A])  Ghana
50 DF Jair Collahuazo (on loan from C.S. Emelec)  Ecuador
56 DF Matthew Dos Santos ([B])  United States
57 GK Alan Rutkowski ([B])  United States
65 MF Steven Sserwadda  Uganda
66 FW Tanner Rosborough  United States
76 DF Jeff Bryjak ([B])  United States
77 MF Adri Mehmeti ([B])  United States
79 FW Rafael Mosquera  Panama
82 MF Ibrahim Kasule  Uganda
90 MF Malick Dembele (on loan from Yeelen Olympique)  Mali
92 MF Erick Ruiz  United States
97 FW Frank Ssebuufu  Uganda
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with New York Red Bulls.
    2.
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    New York Red Bulls Academy player.
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Player statistics

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Top appearances

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As of June 24, 2017[citation needed]
# Name Career USL Playoffs Open Cup Total
1 Poland Konrad Plewa 2015–2016 47 6 1 54
United States Dan Metzger 2015–2017 49 4 1 54
2 Haiti Derrick Etienne 2015–2019 42 4 1 47
3 United States Brandon Allen 2016–2017 41 4 0 45
4 Jamaica Devon Williams 2015–2016 36 3 0 39
5 United States Stefano Bonomo 2015–2018 31 6 0 37
Switzerland Tim Schmoll 2016–2017 34 3 0 37
France Vincent Bezecourt 2016–2019 33 4 0 37

Bold signifies current Red Bulls II player

Top goalscorers

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As of November 4, 2017[citation needed]
# Name Career USL Playoffs Open Cup Total
1 United States Brandon Allen 2016–2017 24 6 0 30
2 United States Stefano Bonomo 2015–2018 18 3 0 21
3 Jamaica Junior Flemmings 2016–2017 16 1 0 17
4 France Vincent Bezecourt 2016–2019 12 2 0 14
5 France Florian Valot 2016–2021 11 2 0 13
6 Haiti Derrick Etienne 2015–2017 9 2 0 11

Bold signifies current Red Bulls II player

Honors

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Red Bulls announce USL Pro team". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "FINAL LOOK BACK: The Inaugural New York Red Bulls II season". RedBullsAcademy.com.
  3. ^ "Red Bulls name John Wolyniec head coach of NYRB II". RedBullsAcademy.com.
  4. ^ "Red Bulls II sign Academy product Tyler Adams". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls II announce roster ahead of inaugural game". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  6. ^ "MATCH RECAP: Red Bulls II 0, Rochester Rhinos, 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "MATCH RECAP: Red Bulls II 4, Toronto FC II 1". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "New York Red Bulls stun Premier League champs Chelsea – ESPN FC". ESPNFC.com. July 22, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  9. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Make Montclair State University Home; Remainder of 2016 USL Schedule to be played at Red Bull Arena". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  10. ^ "New York Red Bulls II clinch 2016 USL Regular Season Championship". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
  11. ^ "Red Bulls II Claim USL Regular Season Championship". USLSoccer.com. September 7, 2016.
  12. ^ "Allen's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls II to USL Cup". USLSoccer.com. October 23, 2016.
  13. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Unveil 2020 Return to Play Schedule". New York Red Bulls. July 2, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Red Bulls II Appoint Gary Lewis as New Head Coach". USLChampionship.com. February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "MLS NEXT Pro Unveils 21 Clubs for Inaugural Season". orlandocitysc.
  16. ^ "Meet: The Rampage, First Team-Recognized Supporters Group for NYRB II". newyorkredbulls.com. March 31, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  17. ^ "NYRBII Players". New York Red Bulls. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  18. ^ "Red Bulls II Claim USL Regular Season Championship". September 7, 2016.
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