MLS · Eastern Conference · Harrison, New Jersey, US · Red Bull Arena

New York Red Bulls

From the MetroStars to Red Bull and through every rebrand, relocation rumor, and agonizing playoff exit, the New York Red Bulls remain MLS's original New York franchise - a club with a gorgeous arena, a relentless pressing style, and the maddening inability to turn regular-season dominance into a championship.

Current Leadership

Red Bull GmbH

Owner

2006–present

Red Bull GmbH, the Austrian energy drink conglomerate, purchased the MetroStars in 2006 and rebranded the franchise as the New York Red Bulls. Red Bull built Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, one of the finest soccer-specific stadiums in MLS. The club operates as part of Red Bull's global soccer network, which includes RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, and Red Bull Bragantino.

Head Coach

NamePositionSince
Michael BradleyHead Coach2026

Coaching Staff

NamePositionSince
Ryan RichterAssistant Coach2024
David VaudreuilAssistant Coach2024
Carlos AvedissianGoalkeeping Coach2022

Historical Figures

AEG (MetroStars era)

Former Operator

1996–2006

The franchise originally known as the NY/NJ MetroStars was one of the founding MLS clubs, operated under the league's single-entity structure with AEG involvement. John Kluge and other investors held operator rights before Red Bull acquired the franchise and rebranded it in 2006.