New York Red Bulls II

The New York Red Bulls II are an American professional soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey. They are the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls and play in the USL Championship, the second tier in the American soccer pyramid.

History

Red Bull New York 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 second 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.
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.
On March 19, 2015, the soccer club announced the signing of their first-ever player, and former academy standout, Tyler Adams. 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. A week later, on March 28, the club played in their inaugural match, drawing 0-0 against the Rochester Rhinos. 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.
A New York Red Bulls team composed mostly of NYRB II players defeated Chelsea F.C. in a friendly on July 22, 2015.
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 MSU Soccer Park at Pittser Field starting in 2017.
The club won their first ever trophy on September 7, 2016 claiming the Regular Season Title 4-1 victory at Harrisburg City Islanders. On October 23, Red Bulls II won their first USL Cup after a 5-1 victory against Swope Park Rangers at Red Bull Arena.

Team records

Overall records

^* Regular season title winners

As of the 2016 season, MLS reserve sides are not allowed to compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Head coach record
Includes USL Regular season, USL Play-offs and U.S. Lamar Hunt Open Cup

Name	Nationality	From	To	P	W	L	D	Win%
John Wolyniec		February 14, 2015	present	-	-	-	-	-

Player honors

Players

Roster

No.

Position

Player

Nation

Player statistics

Top appearances

#	Name	Career	USL	Playoffs	Open Cup	Total
1	Konrad Plewa	2015–2016	47	6	1	54
1	Dan Metzger	2015–2017	49	4	1	54
2	Derrick Etienne	2015–2019	42	4	1	47
3	Brandon Allen	2016–2017	41	4	0	45
4	Devon Williams	2015–2016	36	3	0	39
5	Stefano Bonomo	2015–2018	31	6	0	37
5	Tim Schmoll	2016–2017	34	3	0	37
5	Vincent Bezecourt	2016–2019	33	4	0	37

Bold signifies current Red Bulls II player

Top goalscorers

#	Name	Career	USL	Playoffs	Open Cup	Total
1	Brandon Allen	2016–2017	24	6	0	30
2	Stefano Bonomo	2015–2018	18	3	0	21
3	Junior Flemmings	2016–2017	16	1	0	17
4	Vincent Bezecourt	2016–2019	12	2	0	14
5	Florian Valot	2016–	11	2	0	13
6	Derrick Etienne	2015–2017	9	2	0	11