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How Culture-Driving Veteran Meredith Speck Is Raising Gotham FC’s Standards Beyond Her On-Pitch Role
After a decade with the North Carolina Courage, Meredith Speck has found a new home at Gotham FC, where her experience and leadership are helping reinforce the club’s high standards.
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Red Bull New York Trio Hall, Mehmeti, Donkor Named to 2026 MLS 22 Under 22 List
Julian Hall, Adri Mehmeti and Ronald Donkor were named to MLS’s 2026 22 Under 22 list, with Hall finishing second overall and Mehmeti ranking third.
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Lewis Morgan Reflects on Red Bull New York Memories After Toronto FC Win
Former Red Bull New York forward Lewis Morgan returned to Sports Illustrated Stadium and reflected on his time in Harrison after helping Toronto FC secure a 2-0 victory.
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Red Bull New York II Season Review: 2026 Was a Year of Progress
Red Bull New York II’s 2026 season ended in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs on Sunday, but the Baby Bulls made significant strides in player development and first-team opportunities.
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Red Bull New York II Takes on Crown Legacy FC in MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs
Red Bull New York II look to keep their postseason run alive when they visit top-seeded Crown Legacy FC in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference quarterfinals.
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Red Bull New York Stumble Against Toronto FC as Playoff Race Tightens
Red Bull New York’s 2-0 defeat to Toronto FC leaves the Red Bulls facing a challenging final four games as they fight to secure an MLS playoff spot.
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Veteran midfielder Meredith Speck’s impact at Gotham FC stretches beyond her on-field minutes.
Her influence is reinforcing the club’s culture — and helped shape Olivia Wingate’s deadline-day decision to join the Bats.
Full story ⬇️
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Red Bull New York’s young core is making its mark in 2026.
Julian Hall finished second overall on the MLS 2026 “22 Under 22” list, while Adri Mehmeti ranked third and Ronald Donkor came in at 12.
More on the trio’s standout performances. ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/hall-mehmeti-donkor-named-mls-22-under-22-list/
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Lewis Morgan returned to Sports Illustrated Stadium with Toronto FC and earned a 2-0 win over his former club. Afterward, he reflected on his Red Bull New York memories.
“I’ve got a great relationship with the fans… I never took for granted the support they gave me.”
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Though Red Bull New York II’s season ended in an MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Eastern Conference quarterfinal defeat, the future looks bright. ☀️
Several RBNYII players made their MLS debuts, and plenty of youngsters showed individual progress.
Season review ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/red-bull-new-york-ii-2026-season-review/
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Red Bull New York II takes on top-seeded Crown Legacy FC in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday night.
The Baby Bulls enter the playoffs with momentum after a 3-1 win over Huntsville City FC.
Match preview ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/crown-legacy-fc-mls-next-pro-playoff-preview/
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Red Bull New York starting XI vs. Toronto FC: Horvath, Nealis (C), Che, Bazan, Padelford, Mehmeti, Donkor, Sofo, Cowell, Hall, Harper
Subs: McCarthy, Pedro Castro, Choupo-Moting, Dos Santos, Forsberg, Kone, Marshall-Rutty, Parker
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The Washington Spirit denied Gotham FC a chance to clinch the NWSL Shield on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Audi Field.
Gotham FC midfielder Denise O’Sullivan reacts following the defeat:
“We have to keep our heads up. The Shield is still in our hands.”
Match recap ⬇️
https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/washington-spirit-recap-nwsl-shield-tightens/
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