Red Bull New York
Red Bull New York (RBNY) are a Major League SoccerMLSMajor League Soccer (MLS) is a top-flight professional soccer league comprising clubs in the United States and Canada. Play began in 1996, and the league has 30 clubs divided between Eastern and Western Conferences in 2026.Open the full entry club based at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The club has competed in MLS since 1996, previously as the MetroStars, and is owned by Red BullRed BullRed Bull GmbH is an energy drink company headquartered in Fuschl am See, Austria, founded in 1984 by Austrian businessman Dietrich Mateschitz and Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya; it has sold its namesake energy drink in Austria since 1987. The company is known for marketing through extreme sports and sports sponsorship and owns Formula One teams, football clubs, and the media company Red Bull Media House.Open the full entry.
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Key facts
1996MLS begins with the MetroStars
2003First U.S. Open Cup final
In 2003, the club reached its first U.S. Open Cup final, losing to Chicago FireChicago Fire FCChicago Fire FC is a professional soccer club in Major League Soccer, with its regular home at Soldier Field in Chicago.Open the full entry at the Meadowlands.[3]
March 2006Red Bull acquisition and rebranding
On March 9, 2006, Red Bull completed its agreement to acquire the MetroStars from AEG and announced the Red Bull New York brand, with an immediate change of crest, uniforms and colors. Red Bull also partnered with AEG on the new Harrison stadium.[2]
November 2008First MLS Cup final
On November 23, 2008, the Red Bulls lost their first MLS Cup final 3–1 to Columbus CrewColumbus CrewColumbus Crew is an MLS club in Columbus, Ohio, operated by Haslam Sports Group and the Edwards family. Its home is ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.Open the full entry. John Wolyniec briefly equalized before Columbus added two more goals.[4][5]
March 2010Harrison stadium opens
In March 2010, the club opened Red Bull Arena with a 3–1 exhibition win over Brazil’s Santos. The Harrison stadium seats 25,000 spectators.[6]
Joel Lindpere scored the venue’s first goal, and Mike Petke also scored before halftime.[7]
July 2010Thierry Henry signs
On July 14, 2010, the Red Bulls signed French forward Thierry Henry to a multiyear contract as the club’s second Designated Player.[8]
2013First Supporters’ Shield
In 2013, the Red Bulls won the Supporters’ Shield, their first major trophy. Henry captained the team that season.[9]
December 2014Henry’s New York tenure ends
On December 1, 2014, Henry announced he would not return for the 2015 season. He finished his four-and-a-half-season spell with 51 regular-season goals and 42 assists.[9]
2015Second Supporters’ Shield
In 2015, the Red Bulls won their second Supporters’ Shield.[10]
September 2017Another U.S. Open Cup runner-up finish
On September 20, 2017, the club lost the U.S. Open Cup final 2–1 to Sporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas CitySporting Kansas City is an MLS professional soccer club with its regular home in Kansas City, Kansas.Open the full entry. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored in stoppage time in the club’s second appearance in the final.[3]
201871 points and a third Supporters’ Shield
In 2018, the Red Bulls won a third Supporters’ Shield with 71 points and 22 wins, both MLS records at the time.[10]
April 2023Vanzeir suspended for racist language
On April 13, 2023, MLS suspended Dante Vanzeir for six regular-season games for using racist language against San Jose on April 8. The league imposed an undisclosed fine and required education and a restorative-practices program. He was also barred from Open Cup, MLS NEXT Pro and exhibition games until completing the suspension.[11]
December 2024Second MLS Cup final
On December 7, 2024, the Red Bulls lost their second MLS Cup final 2–1 to LA GalaxyLA GalaxyLA Galaxy are a Major League Soccer club that began playing in 1996 and won their sixth MLS Cup in 2024. Their home is in Carson, California.Open the full entry. Sean Nealis scored the club’s goal before halftime.[12][13]
December 2024Sports Illustrated Stadium naming partnership
On December 11, 2024, the club and Sports Illustrated Tickets announced a 13-year partnership that immediately renamed Red Bull Arena as Sports Illustrated Stadium. The agreement also made Sports Illustrated Tickets the venue’s official ticketing partner from 2026.[6]
October 2025Sporting leadership transition
On October 27, 2025, the club announced that Julian de Guzman would succeed Jochen Schneider as head of sport in 2026. Sandro Schwarz would not return as head coach for the next season.[13]
December 2025Michael Bradley becomes head coach
On December 15, 2025, the club appointed Michael Bradley first-team head coach. He had led the reserve team to the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Cup and had begun his playing career with the MetroStars.[14]
October 2026Current identity and team structure
As of October 2026, the club issues announcements as Red Bull New York, remains owned by Red Bull and plays at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison.[1]
Bradley remains head coach, with de Guzman leading sporting operations. On October 9, the club signed reserve midfielder Sekou Koné to a first-team contract through its development pathway.[15]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Red Bull New York: Official website: https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/ (opens in a new window).[16]
Sources
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- Red Bull Purchases MetroStars - OurSports Central (opens in a new window)
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- Red Bulls fall to Crew in MLS Cup | MLSSoccer.com (opens in a new window)
- Weekly Update: Storybook ending (opens in a new window)
- New York Red Bulls and Sports Illustrated Tickets Announce Historic, 13-Year Partnership and Unveil Sports Illustrated Stadium | (opens in a new window)
- Dream start for Red Bulls in new arena | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- New York Red Bulls sign international star Thierry Henry | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- Thierry Henry officially announces he will not return to the New York Red Bulls in 2015 | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- New York Red Bulls to Commemorate 2018 Supporters’ Shield at Home Opener on Saturday | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- Red Bulls Forward Dante Vanzeir Suspended and Fined | MLSSoccer.com (opens in a new window)
- MATCH RECAP, pres. by Provident Bank: Red Bulls Battle, Fall in 2024 MLS Cup | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- New York Red Bulls Announce Sporting Leadership Transition | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- Red Bull New York Names Princeton Native and USMNT Legend Michael Bradley as Head Coach | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- Red Bull New York Sign RBNY II Midfielder Sekou Koné to MLS Contract | New York Red Bulls (opens in a new window)
- Tickets | NewYorkRedBulls.com (opens in a new window)