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)
StadiumMSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Capacity5,000
OwnerRed Bull GmbH
Sporting DirectorDenis Hamlett
Head coachIbrahim Sekagya
LeagueMLS Next Pro
20234th, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
WebsiteClub website
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

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.

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.

On March 19, 2015, the soccer club announced the signing of their first-ever player, and former academy standout, Tyler Adams. 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. A week later, on March 28, the club played in their inaugural match, drawing 0–0 against the Rochester Rhinos. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

MLS Next Pro

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

Club culture

Supporters

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.

Team records

Overall records

As of October 6, 2023
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)* USL Cup Champion Not eligible
(MLS Reserve Team)
United States Brandon Allen 21
2017 32 13 14 5 57 60 44 7th (East) Conference Final United States Stefano Bonomo 13
2018 34 13 8 13 71 59 52 5th (East) Conference Final 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 17 11 0 53 36 51 4th (East) Conference Semifinals Not eligible
(MLS Reserve Team)
Uganda Ibrahim Kasule 15

* 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

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

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

Roster

As of July 28, 2023
No. Pos. Player Nation
31 MF Ibrahim Kasule  Uganda
33 DF Juan Gutierrez  Colombia
37 FW Mohammed Sofo  Ghana
46 MF Dylan Sullivan  United States
66 FW Tanner Rosborough  United States
79 FW Rafael Mosquera  Panama
92 MF Erick Ruiz  United States
97 FW Frank Ssebuufu  Uganda
MF Steven Sserwadda  Uganda
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with New York Red Bulls.
  2. ^

Player statistics

Top appearances

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

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

See also


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