New York Red Bull announced a series of roster decisions as the club navigates a transitional period, including the departure of goalkeeper Carlos Coronel as his contract expired. The moves come amid a leadership overhaul, with Julian de Guzman recently appointed head of sport, replacing Jochen Schneider, and a new head coach search underway following the departure of Sandro Schwarz.
The Red Bulls are recalibrating after a disappointing 2025 season where they finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with 43 points-ending a 15-year playoff streak, the longest active run in North American professional sports. These roster adjustments signal a clear intent to rebuild and reshape the team ahead of the upcoming season.
Contract options were exercised for midfielder Peter Stroud and center back Sean Nealis, securing their positions with the club. However, the team declined options for defenders Kyle Duncan and Curtis Ofori, as well as goalkeeper A.J. Marcucci and defender Tim Parker.
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