New York Red Bulls II is an American professional

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team based in

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. They are the reserve team of the

New York Red Bulls The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in the New York metropolitan area. The Red Bulls compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The club was established in October 1994 and be ...

and play in

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, the third tier in the

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History

Red Bull New York II were founded on January 21, 2015, when the

acquired the rights to start a USL club. Red Bulls II competes in the second tier of American soccer and serves as a reserve side for the first team as well as a developmental stage for young prospects and academy players. The club follows in the footsteps of many MLS clubs who created USL sides to help promote youth development throughout the nation. It was announced on March 2, 2015, that former MetroStars and Red Bulls player,

John Wolyniec John Wolyniec (born January 24, 1977) is an American professional soccer coach and former player. During his playing days, Wolyniec played for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls three separate times: In 1999 as the MetroStars, from 2 ...

would be the club's new head coach. Wolyniec previously served as an assistant coach to the senior team and the academy. Former Red Bulls defender,

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will also serve on his coaching staff. On March 19, 2015, the soccer club announced the signing of their first-ever player, and former academy standout,

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. Following their first signing, the club's first roster consisted of senior team players who were loaned down, draft picks, academy players and local trialists. A week later, on March 28, the club played in their inaugural match, drawing 0–0 against the Rochester Rhinos. Senior team loanee, Anatole Abang scored the club's first ever goal in a 4–1 victory against

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, marking the first victory in club history. USL CUP RBII

A New York Red Bulls team composed mostly of NYRB II players defeated Chelsea F.C. in a friendly on July 22, 2015. After spending the majority of the 2015 and 2016 season playing at Red Bull Arena, the club announced on May 10, 2016 that their new home field would be at

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's MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field starting in 2017. The club won their first ever trophy on September 7, 2016 claiming the Regular Season Title (the equivalent of the

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) 4–1 victory at

Harrisburg City Islanders Penn FC (formerly the Harrisburg City Islanders) was an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2003, the team most recently played in the USL Pro, the second tier of the United States soccer ...

. On October 23, Red Bulls II won their first USL Cup after a 5–1 victory against Swope Park Rangers at Red Bull Arena. For the abbreviated

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, due to the global

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, Red Bulls II are playing home matches at Red Bull Arena with no fans in attendance. On February 7, 2022, the club appointed Gary Lewis as new head coach.

MLS Next Pro

MLS announced that it would be one of the new eight teams to join

in 2023.

Club culture

Supporters

The team-recognized, fan organized supporters group of Red Bulls II is The Rampage, founded by members of the New York Red Bulls supporters club Viking Army.

Team records

Overall records

^* ''Regular season title winners'' * As of the 2016 season, MLS reserve sides are not allowed to compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Head coach record

*Includes USL Regular season, USL Play-offs and U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup

Player honors

Players

Roster

Player statistics

Top appearances

''Bold'' ''signifies current Red Bulls II player''

Top goalscorers

''Bold'' ''signifies current Red Bulls II player''

Honors

*USL Cup Championship **Winners :

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*USL Regular Season **Winners:

* Eastern Conference **Winners (Playoffs):

**Winners (Regular season):

References

External links

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