New York Red Bulls U-23

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New York Red Bulls U-23
New York Red Bulls logo.svg
Full nameNew York Red Bulls U-23
Nickname(s)Little Reds
Founded2009;14 years ago (2009)
StadiumRed Bull Training Facility [1]
Owner Red Bull GmbH
Head CoachRob Elliott
League USL League Two
2021 3rd, Metropolitan Division
Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals

The New York Red Bulls U-23 is an American soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey. Founded in 2009, the team plays in USL League Two, a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. It is part of the official Development Academy of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

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The team plays its home games at the Red Bull Training Facility in Hanover, New Jersey. The team's colors are red, blue and white.

History

2009–2013

The New York Red Bulls U-23 team was formed in 2009 by Major League Soccer team New York Red Bulls. The team is the senior club in the New York Red Bulls Academy system.

The New York Red Bulls U-23 first entered National Premier Soccer League play in 2010. In its first season, the team finished first in the Atlantic Conference, but lost to FC Sonic Lehigh Valley in the playoffs.

2014

After a perfect 12–0 regular season, New York Red Bulls U-23 defeated two Northeast Region opponents to earn their spot in the NPSL Final Four. A 2–0 victory over Lansing United in the semifinals earned a place in the NPSL Final, where they defeated Chattanooga FC 3–1 at Red Bull Arena winning the 2014 NPSL Championship. [2]

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueRegular SeasonW-D-LPlayoffs U.S. Open Cup
20104NPSL1st, Atlantic10–1–1Atlantic Conference Finaldid not enter
201143rd, Atlantic4–3–3did not qualifydid not enter
201241st, Atlantic11–0–1Atlantic Conference Finaldid not enter
201342nd, Atlantic7–2–1Northeast Region SemifinalsFirst Round
201441st, North Atlantic12–0–0NPSL ChampionsSecond Round
20154PDL1st, Mid Atlantic9–3–2Championship Finaldid not enter
201644th, Mid Atlantic6–4–4did not qualifyFirst Round
201741st, Mid Atlantic12–1–1Divisional Playoffdid not qualify
201842nd, Mid Atlantic10–1–3Conference FinalFirst Round
20194USL League Two4th, Mid Atlantic5–6–3did not qualifySecond Round
20204Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.did not qualify
202143rd, Metropolitan7–4–3Conference Quarterfinalsdid not qualify

Honors

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Head coaches

Stadium

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References

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