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Michael Bradley Appointed New York Red Bulls II Coach

Drawing on extensive playing experience under top managers, Bradley aims to sustain the reserve side’s Eastern Conference lead.

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Overview

  • Bradley described his new role as “a dream opportunity for a young coach” and said he was thrilled to rejoin the Red Bull family during a press conference at the Whippany training facility.
  • He takes over for Ibrahim Sekagya, who moved up to the first team as assistant coach after Vedad Ibisevic’s departure earlier this month.
  • Red Bulls II enters Bradley’s tenure with a 9-2-2 record, placing them 12 points clear atop the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference.
  • Prior to his appointment, Bradley spent several weeks embedded with Red Bull’s European operations, including stints at Salzburg and the Munich offices.
  • His debut as coach comes Saturday against Carolina Core FC, followed by a July 11 matchup in Toronto against TFC II.