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Red Bull New York midfielder Adri Mehmeti speaks after being named to the 28-player USMNT squad ahead of September and October friendlies.

#USMNT 🇺🇸 #AdriMehmeti ⚽️ #RBNY 🔴🐂

Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall speaks after being named to the 28-player USMNT squad ahead of September and October friendlies.

#USMNT 🇺🇸 #JulianHall ⚽️ #RBNY 🔴🐂

A major moment for two of Red Bull New York’s brightest young players 🇺🇸 Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti have earned their first #USMNT call-ups, with both named to Mauricio Pochettino’s 28-player squad for the upcoming international window. Full story ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/julian-hall-adri-mehmeti-usmnt-call-ups/ #RBNY 🔴🐂 #MLS ⚽️ 📰 #USMNT 🇺🇸 #AdriMehmeti #JulianHall ⭐⭐

A major moment for two of Red Bull New York’s brightest young players 🇺🇸

Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti have earned their first #USMNT call-ups, with both named to Mauricio Pochettino’s 28-player squad for the upcoming international window.

Full story ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/julian-hall-adri-mehmeti-usmnt-call-ups/

#RBNY 🔴🐂 #MLS ⚽️ 📰 #USMNT 🇺🇸 #AdriMehmeti #JulianHall ⭐⭐

At Red Bull New York training. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and Justin Che aren't on the pitch and are rehabbing. Both are expected to be listed as questionable for the Hudson River Derby. Sekou Kone and Dennis Nelich are training with the first team. #RBNY 🔴 #RedBulls 🐂 #MLS ⚽️ #MLSNews 📰

At Red Bull New York training. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and Justin Che aren’t on the pitch and are rehabbing. Both are expected to be listed as questionable for the Hudson River Derby.

Sekou Kone and Dennis Nelich are training with the first team.

#RBNY 🔴 #RedBulls 🐂 #MLS ⚽️ #MLSNews 📰

Red Bull New York Head of Sport Julian de Guzman views Mohammed Sofo’s “giving his life to compete for this spot” mentality as the model for the desire that he wants to see “across the field.”

Sofo was so cramped after Saturday’s 1-0 win in Columbus that four staff members had to hold him up after the match in the dressing room.

More ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/julian-de-guzman-rebuild-4-5-transfer-windows-exclusive/

#RBNY 🔴🐂 #MohammedSofo 🇬🇭
#JulianDeGuzman 🇨🇦 #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews 📰

“At Deportivo La Coruña when we were competing for two spots, every day was a war.

“We want to compete that on our field, where these guys are competing every day and nothing’s guaranteed to anybody.”

Red Bull New York Head of Sport Julian de Guzman is drawing on his time at Deportivo A Coruña to shape the kind of competitive environment he wants to create at RBNY.

Full story ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/julian-de-guzman-rebuild-4-5-transfer-windows-exclusive/

#RBNY 🔴 #RedBulls 🐂 #JulianDeGuzman 🇨🇦 #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews 📰

An 89th-minute winner. A key role in gaining a massive three points... and now another MLS Team of the Matchday honor. Red Bull New York midfielder Ronald Donkor has been named to the Matchday 26 Team of the Matchday for the second time this season. Full story ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/ronald-donkor-mls-team-of-the-matchday/ #RBNY 🔴 #RedBulls 🐂 #RonaldDonkor 🇬🇭 #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews 📰

An 89th-minute winner. A key role in gaining a massive three points… and now another MLS Team of the Matchday honor.

Red Bull New York midfielder Ronald Donkor has been named to the Matchday 26 Team of the Matchday for the second time this season.

Full story ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new-york/ronald-donkor-mls-team-of-the-matchday/

#RBNY 🔴 #RedBulls 🐂 #RonaldDonkor 🇬🇭 #MLS ⚽ #MLSNews 📰

One year ago, Gotham FC made Jaedyn Shaw the most expensive intraleague transfer in NWSL history. A year later, she's continuing to deliver clutch goals and big moments while playing a vital role in the Bats' pursuit of a treble. 🏆🏆🏆 Full story ⬇️ https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/jaedyn-shaw-one-year-transfer-anniversary/ #GothamFC 🦇 #JaedynShaw 🇺🇸 #NWSLNews 📰 #NWSL ⚽️ #WoSo

One year ago, Gotham FC made Jaedyn Shaw the most expensive intraleague transfer in NWSL history.

A year later, she’s continuing to deliver clutch goals and big moments while playing a vital role in the Bats’ pursuit of a treble. 🏆🏆🏆

Full story ⬇️

https://southwardcentral.com/gotham-fc/jaedyn-shaw-one-year-transfer-anniversary/

#GothamFC 🦇 #JaedynShaw 🇺🇸 #NWSLNews 📰 #NWSL ⚽️ #WoSo