Michael Bradley Hired as Coach of 3rd-Tier New York Red Bulls II
- Michael Bradley has been appointed as the new coach of New York Red Bulls II, with his inaugural game scheduled for June 21 against Carolina Core FC at Truist Point Stadium.
- Bradley retired in October 2023 after a 20-year playing career that began in 2004 with the MetroStars, the predecessor to the Red Bulls.
- He earned 151 caps for the U.S., captained the team 44 times, played in multiple World Cups, and completed his UEFA B coaching license during his final playing season.
- Julian de Guzman, the sporting director of the New York Red Bulls, expressed enthusiasm about Michael joining the team and highlighted his potential as a talented coach.
- Bradley's hiring marks his first professional head coaching role and suggests a homecoming as he aims to develop Red Bulls II players and advance his coaching career.
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Michael Bradley hired as head coach of 3rd-tier Red Bulls II
HARRISON — Former U.S. captain Michael Bradley was hired Thursday as coach of New York Red Bulls II in third tier MLS Next Pro. Bradley replaced Ibrahim Sekagya, who had coached the team since 2023 and was promoted Tuesday to a first-team assistant under Sandro Schwarz. Sekagya will coach Red Bulls II on Sunday against Chattanooga, and Bradley will take over ahead of the June 21 match against Carolina. Now 37, Bradley had 17 goals in 151 interna…

Michael Bradley hired as coach of 3rd-tier New York Red Bulls II
Former U.S. captain Michael Bradley has been hired as coach of New York Red Bulls II in third tier MLS Next Pro. Bradley replaced Ibrahim Sekagya, who had coached the team since 2023 and was promoted Tuesday to a first-team…
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