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Soccer writer tackling the beautiful game. ⚽✍️ Follow @southwardcentral.bsky.social for dedicated coverage of Red Bull New York and Gotham FC! Visit the South Ward Central website: southwardcentral.com Same handle on Twitter/X 📨 hartnettwriter@yahoo.com
Red Bull New York has signed 17-year-old defender Matthew Dos Santos to a long-term homegrown #MLS contract.
He's just a teenager, and he's already made club history. More here on Dos Santos and #RBNY's plan for the promising left-back: ⬇️
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We're back to break down another #RBNY win over the Revs, with Red Bulls' teen stars leading the way. @hartnettwriter.bsky.social of @southwardcentral.bsky.social joins as guest:
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ALL ABOUT ADRI: #RBNY teenager Adri Mehmeti is emerging as one of the club’s most promising young talents. With technical skill, composure and a high ceiling, he’s quickly becoming a player to watch in Major League Soccer. More: ⬇️
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Lionel Messi has been voted as MLS Player of Matchday 2.
GOTHAM STAR GETS THE GREEN LIGHT: Tierna Davidson is cleared to return from the #NWSL season-ending injury list as Gotham FC prepares for 2026. The Gotham captain reflects on her ACL recovery and the team’s ambitions. More: ⬇️
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The news Gotham FC supporters have been waiting for is finally here. Captain Tierna Davidson has been activated from the injury list.
Michael Bradley reflected on his first home match as Red Bull New York head coach, praising #RBNY's performance and fan support in Saturday's victory.
Bradley: "The stadium itself, the environment, the atmosphere. It's a unique and special stadium." More: ⬇️
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GAME STORY: Julian Hall continued his electric start to the 2026 MLS season, scoring as the New York Red Bulls defeated New England 1-0 in Harrison. #RBNY's teenage trio combined again to great effect in Michael Bradley’s first home match in charge. ⬇️
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Today, I fulfilled my dream of launching my own soccer website covering RBNY + Gotham FC. I'm fully credentialed through both clubs, and I'll be covering RBNY's home opener on Saturday. The site is just getting started, but there's plenty of exciting content to come! Get on it:
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Dominik Wohlert aims to keep the Red Bull New York II youth pipeline thriving as more prospects look to make the jump to the #RBNY first team. More: ⬇️
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Gotham FC defender Kayla Duran has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season.
Our original sizzle reel was so epic that it had to be compressed..... Enjoy! We go live on Friday. ⚽️
2.27.2026.
BE HERE NOW.
South Ward Central is coming.....⚽✍️💻
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On 2/27, all my hard work and dreams come true. I'm launching my own soccer website covering Red Bull New York and Gotham FC. Fully credentialed. Year-round reporting. No clickbait. No filler. Join me at @southwardcentral.bsky.social. ⚽✍️💻
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Big announcement coming. Be here. 8:00 PM EST.
Angel City FC defender Emily Sams replaces Seattle Reign defender Jordyn Bugg on the USWNT roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.
Bugg was troubled by a hamstring issue that presented itself during national team training in Nashville ahead of the tournament.
Red Bull New York head of sport Julian de Guzman pictured with Joyeux Masanka Bungi.
Red Bull New York have acquired Belgium youth international defender Joyeux Masanka Bungi on loan from RB Leipzig through June 30. Masanka Bungi will wear the number 23 shirt for #RBNY. (Photo courtesy of Red Bull New York)
Houston Dash defender Avery Patterson will replace Washington Spirit defender Kate Wiesner on the USWNT roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.
Wiesner has been ruled out due to a minor calf issue that happened during NWSL preseason training with the Spirit.
Gotham FC's goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), defenders Jess Carter (England) and Bruninha (Brazil) and midfielder Stella Nyamekye (Ghana) have each been selected for national team duty.
An opening weekend record crowd of 75,673 turned up to watch Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Son Heung-min's LAFC at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. More: ⬇️
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Veteran forward Katie Stengel has signed a contract extension with Gotham FC through the 2026 season.
Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall was announced as the #MLS Player of the Matchday 1 after his two-goal performance in Saturday's victory over Orlando City. Read on for more about the #RBNY teenage sensation:
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Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall has been voted the MLS Player of the Matchday 1. #RBNY
Fans of the #NWSL will soon be able get a behind-the-scenes look at Trinity Rodman and stars across the league in ESPN's latest series NWSL: The Final Third. More info here: ⬇️
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Midfielder Sofia Cook has signed a contract extension with Gotham FC that will run through the 2028 season.
Liverpool late show!!! Mac Allister scores the last gasp winner after his previous goal disallowed. This time it stands. Liverpool 1-0 Nottingham Forest.
Red Bull New York’s teenage stars made a statement in Michael Bradley’s first match as head coach, contributing to an impressive 2-1 season-opening victory over Orlando.
#RBNY HC Bradley: "You want a team that when the whistle blows is ready to go for it." More: ⬇️
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Wrapping up my game story with quotes from Bradley. Will post shortly.....
