Overview
- The 38-year-old was formally introduced Jan. 5 after a Dec. 15 appointment, stepping up from Red Bulls II where he won the MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
- Sporting director Julian de Guzman framed the move as part of needed change, with an emphasis on younger, faster profiles under an aggressive 4-3-3.
- Roster turnover continues with exits for Sean Nealis, Lewis Morgan, Peter Stroud, Alexander Hack and Carlos Coronel, and arrivals including Cade Cowell and Justin Che.
- De Guzman said the club is “fairly close” to resolving the goalkeeper position following Coronel’s departure.
- Bradley’s limited senior coaching résumé is offset by internal success and backing from Red Bull’s global leadership including Jürgen Klopp and Mario Gómez, as preseason ramps up toward a Feb. 21 opener in Orlando.