New York Red Bulls have promoted Michael Bradley to the position of head coach, the team announced this afternoon.
Bradley had been answerable for RBNY II, main them to a primary MLS NEXT Professional Cup title in 2025. He succeeds Sandro Schwarz, who left in October after New York missed out on the post-season for the primary time in 16 years.
It’s the first main resolution taken by new head of sport Julian De Guzman.
“Michael had an distinctive enjoying profession and has demonstrated a vivid future in teaching, particularly after main our Pink Bull New York II to the MLS NEXT Professional Cup this previous season,” stated De Guzman.
“He leads with calm confidence and has smart way of connecting with individuals. We’re excited for Michael to convey his philosophy to our first group and proceed to guide our membership in direction of success.”
Bradley began his enjoying profession with the New York MetroStars – who later turned the NY Pink Bulls – in 2004, happening to play for the likes of Heerenveen, Borussia Monchengladbach, Aston Villa and Roma earlier than returning to MLS in 2014 with Toronto FC.
He additionally received 151 caps for the USMNT.
“I’m excited for the chance to be head coach of the membership that I began my skilled profession with and likewise within the state that I name house,” stated Bradley, who began his teaching profession below his father Bob Bradley at Norwegian aspect Stabaek.
“I’m wanting ahead to working alongside everybody right here and doing my half to assist this membership obtain the success our followers deserve.”
The Pink Bulls completed tenth within the Jap Convention final season with a 12-15-7 file.
