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NJ Native Michael Bradley Shares What Drives Him as New Red Bulls Coach

Michael Bradley was promoted after leading New York Red Bulls II to the MLS Next Pro Cup, aiming to rebuild the first team with a younger, faster, and more dynamic roster.

  • On Jan. 5, 2026, Michael Bradley was formally introduced as New York Red Bulls first-team head coach at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., after his Dec. 15 appointment joining New York sporting director Julian de Guzman.
  • A longtime club figure, Bradley has deep roots as he was drafted young and called returning to New Jersey natural after joining six months ago.
  • Bradley's reserve-team success included leading Red Bulls II to the MLS Next Pro Cup title in November, and de Guzman said, `He remains ambitious and certainly one of the hardest-working individuals I've seen with my own two eyes at the Red Bulls training facility.`
  • The club has already parted ways with Lewis Morgan, Carlos Coronel, Peter Stroud, Sean Nealis and Alexander Hack while adding Cade Cowell, Nehuen Benedetti and Justin Che, and preseason starts in Morris County in a couple of weeks.
  • Bradley's playing pedigree includes 308 appearances with Toronto and an MLS Cup win, while his international résumé features World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cups; he and de Guzman aim to exceed mere playoff berths.
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Bradley begins coaching career at New York Red Bulls with big ambition

Bradley's stint with the Red Bulls marks his first time as the head coach of a first team and comes seven months after joining the club to lead their MLS Next Pro side

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NJ native Michael Bradley shares what drives him as new Red Bulls coach

Learn what inspires Michael Bradley a Princeton, N.J., native, in his new role as Red Bulls head coach.

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Perfect timing fueled Michael Bradley, Red Bull New York union – amNewYork

HARRISON, NJ — Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor, so when Red Bull New York came calling for Michael Bradley to take over as first-team head coach, it was

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The Sports Network - USMNT legend Michael Bradley begins coaching career at New York Red Bulls, promises 'dynamic, aggressive' play

Bradley's stint with the Red Bulls marks his first time as the head coach of a first team and comes seven months after joining the club to lead their MLS Next Pro sideRead More …

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WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: A passionate Michael Bradley ready to turn things around as the new Red Bulls' head coach

For Michael Bradley, it was a no-brainer.

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Bradley Aims To Rejuvenate Red Bull New York Through Youth Movement

Michael Bradley appears ready for the challenge of turning around the fortunes of Red Bull New York after the club missed the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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