New York Red Bulls II

New York Red Bulls II
Founded January 21, 2015 (January 21, 2015)[1]
Stadium MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field
Stadium
capacity
3,000
Owner Red Bull GmbH
Sporting Director Ali Curtis
Head Coach John Wolyniec
League USL
2016 1st, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: USL Champions
Website Club home page

The New York Red Bulls II is the New York Red Bulls reserve team that plays in the United Soccer League, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid.

History

The New York Red Bulls II were founded on January 21, 2015, when the New York Red Bulls acquired the rights to start a USL club. Red Bulls II competes in the third 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. [2]

It was announced on March 2, 2015, that former Metrostars and Red Bulls player, John Wolyniec 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, Ibrahim Sekagya will also serve on his coaching staff. [3]

On March 19, 2015, the club announced the signing of their first ever player, and former academy standout, Tyler Adams.[4] 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. [5] A week later, on March 28, the club played in their inaugural match, drawing 0-0 against the Rochester Rhinos. [6] Senior team loanee, Anatole Abang scored the club's first ever goal in a 4-1 victory against Toronto FC II, marking the first victory in club history. [7]

New York Red Bulls II celebrating their USL Cup victory on October 23, 2016.

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 Montclair State University's Pittser Soccer Complex starting in 2017. [8]

The club won their first ever trophy[9] on September 7, 2016 claiming the Regular Season Title (the equivalent of the Supporters' Shield) 4-1 victory at Harrisburg City Islanders.[10] On October 23, Red Bulls II won their first USL Cup after a 5-1 victory against Swope Park Rangers at Red Bull Arena. [11]

Team records

Overall records

As of September 29, 2016
Season United Soccer League Play-offs US Open Cup Top Scorer
P W L D GF GA Pts Position Player Goals
2015 28 12 10 6 46 45 42 4th (East) Conference Semifinals 2R Cameroon Marius Obekop 6
2016 30 21 3 6 61 21 69 1st (East)* USL Cup Champion United States Brandon Allen 21

* Regular season title winners

Head Coaches Record

As of October 7, 2016
NameNationalityFromToPWLDWin%
John Wolyniec  United States February 14, 2015 Present 63 36 15 12 57.14

Player Honors

Year Pos Player Country Honor(s)
2016 FW Brandon Allen United States United States All-League First Team
USL Cup MVP
USL Rookie of the Year
DF Aaron Long United States United States USL Defender of the Year
All-League First Team

Players

Current roster

NYRB II inaugural match March 28, 2015
Manosalvas and Tsonis March 28, 2015

As of July 15, 2016.[12]

No. Position Player Nation
29 Forward Bonomo, StefanoStefano Bonomo      United States
33 Defender Long, AaronAaron Long      United States
34 Defender Deeds, MasonMason Deeds      United States
36 Midfielder Metzger, DanDan Metzger      United States
37 Midfielder Najem, DavidDavid Najem      United States
39 Defender Schmoll, TimTim Schmoll       Switzerland
41 Midfielder Plewa, KonradKonrad Plewa      Poland
44 Forward Saramago, BrianBrian Saramago      United States
46 Defender O'Toole, KevinKevin O'Toole      United States
47 Midfielder Valot, FlorianFlorian Valot      France
66 Defender Powder, NoahNoah Powder      Trinidad and Tobago
74 Goalkeeper Díaz, RafaelRafael Díaz      Dominican Republic
77 Forward Flemmings, JuniorJunior Flemmings      Jamaica
80 Midfielder Williams, DevonDevon Williams      Jamaica
88 Midfielder Bezecourt, VincentVincent Bezecourt      France

All-time top goalscorers

As of October 24, 2016 (All competitive matches):

NamePeriodGoals [13]
1United States Brandon Allen 2016– 21
2Haiti Derrick Etienne 2015–10
3Cameroon Anatole Abang 2015–16 8
United States Stefano Bonomo 2015–
France Vincent Bezecourt 2016–
6Jamaica Junior Flemmings 2016– 7
7Cameroon Marius Obekop 2015 6
8United States Manolo Sanchez 2015 5
United States Chris Tsonis 2015
10Colombia Dan Bedoya 2015 4
Germany Leo Stolz 2015

Bold signifies current Red Bulls II player

Honors

See also

References

External links

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