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Former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley named head coach of New York Red Bulls II in MLS NEXT Pro

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U.S. men's national team legend Michael Bradley has been named head coach of MLS NEXT Pro side New York Red Bulls II.Bradley worked as an assistant on Jesse Marsch's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lionel-messi-erling-haaland-kylian-mbappe-top-25-players-fifa-club-world-cup-ranked/bltcf1beadb0cd9acd4" target="_self">Canada staff during the June international window</a>, and previously worked as an assistant coach under his father, former USMNT coach Bob Bradley, with Stabæk.His illustrious playing career ended in 2023 when he retired professionally.“We are excited to welcome Michael (Bradley) to the club,” said Sporting Director Julian de Guzman. “He had an incredible playing career and is one of the greatest American soccer players ever. We see him as a promising coaching talent and look forward to supporting his development as he transitions to a career behind the touchline.”

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bradley competed professionally for 20 years, beginning his career with the Metrostars - who are now the Red Bulls - before joining Dutch club SC Heerenveen. After, he held stints across Europe in Germany with Borussia M'Gladbach, in England with Aston Villa, in Italy with Chieva Verona and Roma and in MLS with Toronto FC - where he ended his career.“I couldn’t be more excited to come back to where my professional playing career began,” said Bradley. “This is a dream opportunity as a young coach. I’m looking forward to working every day with this talented group of players, and I’ll give everything to help them take the next step in their careers. I’m thankful to the club for the opportunity and can’t wait to get started.”His coaching staff will consist of Assistant Coach Daniel Gutierrez, Goalkeeper Coach Miguel Gutierrez, Athletic Trainer Arjend Emini, Strength and Conditioning Coach Hodong Cho, and Video Analyst Liam Akhras.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Bradley recorded 151 caps for the USMNT, scoring 17 goals in the process. He featured at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups for the USA.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bradley's first match will be June 21st against Eddie Pope’s Carolina Core FC.

WHAT NEXT FOR BRADLEY?

Former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley named head coach of New York Red Bulls II in MLS NEXT Pro | Goal.com

The former USMNT captain earned his first head coaching job after previous assistant stints

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