It only took six games for Red Bull Bragantino to have its first crisis upon their return to Série A. The club decided to part ways with head coach Felipe Conceição after a 1 win, 2 draw and 3 loss record that put the team in the relegation zone. Bragantino appointed Maurício Barbieri, a former…
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Why RB Leipzig’s Academy has Failed to Produce First Team Players and How it’s Reforming to Rectify Past Errors
The Red Bull network of clubs have a widely renowned reputation of being some of the leading and most innovative when it comes to nurturing talent into highly coveted players. RB Leipzig is viewed as the pinnacle of the hierarchy, but despite the club’s resounding success since its inception in 2009, rising from the Oberliga…
Exclusive: Caden Clark is Ready to Take the Next Step of his Journey with New York Red Bulls
When New York Red Bulls II signed Caden Clark it was seen as major coup for the club. The highest rated midfielder yet to sign a pro contract, per Top Drawer Soccer, it was a major recruiting win for a Red Bulls organization, whose production of young talent has lagged behind some rivals of late….
Opinion: Three Key Points on New York Red Bulls II’s USL Championship Restart
New York Red Bulls II restarted the USL Championship season with games coming in quick succession. After a 1-0 loss against Hartford Athletic, which saw the Red Bulls dominate most of the game, the team went on the road and dominated a young Philadelphia Union II team, defeating them 5-1 at Subaru Park. The Kids…
Where Are They Now? Exploring the Careers of the XI that Started in New York Red Bulls’ 4-2 Win Against Chelsea
July 22, 2015 was a special night for the New York Red Bulls organization. Just over 24,000 fans made the trip to Red Bull Arena to see then reigning Premier League champion Chelsea take on the Red Bulls. It wasn’t a surprise to see the stadium filled with fans, however, it was a surprise to see…
Opinion: How New York Red Bulls Should Line-up in the MLS is Back Tournament
It feels like years since any of us have been at Red Bull Arena or seen the New York Red Bulls take to the field and play, but that’s what happens when a pandemic of a global scale runs things into the ground. Let’s not focus on that as, first and foremost, we are here…
Where Are They Now? Exploring the Careers of New York Red Bulls II’s Inaugural Starting XI
On March 28, 2015, New York Red Bulls II played their inaugural game against the Rochester Rhinos in the United Soccer League (USL). The game took place at Red Bull Arena and while NYRB II showed promise, 0-0 was the scoreline. Five years later, all of the players that started that day have moved on, so…
The Sean Davis Story: Academy Prospect to New York Red Bulls Captain
Born on February 8, 1993 in Long Branch, New Jersey, Sean Akira Davis could not have imagined the career he would have with his local club, New York Red Bulls. From youth player to club captain, Davis is the perfect example of how well the Red Bulls system produces talent and proves to young players…
Where it Went Wrong for Jean-Kévin Augustin at RB Leipzig
Not long ago Jean-Kévin Augustin had the world at his feet. Once outshining the current poster boy of French football on the international stage, his career to date has undergone a contrasting path to his compatriot having had unsuccessful spells at RB Leipzig and Monaco. Now, at the age of 22, he is looking to…
Opinion: The Reasons Behind the Decline in New York Red Bulls’ Attendance
In 2014, Marc de Grandpre became the new General Manager for the New York Red Bulls and he made it one of his goals to increase the attendance at Red Bull Arena and make sellout crowds a normality. Fast forward to today, that goal has definitely not been achieved and it isn’t even close. Instead,…
